Final Temp of Water in Calorimeter After Heating Silver Ring

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The final temperature of water in a calorimeter after heating a 25.5-gram silver ring at 84 degrees Celsius is determined using the principles of conservation of energy. The specific heat capacity of silver is 234 J/kg·°C, and the calorimeter loses 0.140 kJ of energy to the surroundings. The initial temperature of the water is 24 degrees Celsius, and the calculations confirm that the final temperature can be accurately derived without considering phase changes.

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A 25.5 gram silver ring ( c=234 J/kg * c) is heated to a temperature of 84 degrees C and then placed in a calorimeter containing 0.05 kg of water at 24 degrees C. The calorimeter is not perfectly insulated and .140 kJ of energy is transferred to the surrounding before a final temperature is reached. What is the final temperature?

Ok, I was thinking that there is no phase change so I am not sure is it just conservation of energy, and if so, how do I start?
 
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Nevermind, I was able to figure it out.
 

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