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    What is the Coefficient of Friction for a Lab Using Spring Scales?

    Homework Statement I'm having trouble finding the coefficient of kinetic friction for a lab using spring scales. Mass=.411kg Normal Force=4.0278 Average Pull Force=.46N Frictional Force= -.46NHomework Equations μ k = Fk / N. The Attempt at a Solution μ k = -.46N/4.0278 μ k = -.1142
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    How to find the specific heat capacity of a mixture?

    Yeah but I'm having trouble finding C because of my lack of Q. Do you know whether or not I could use the wattage of an electric burner as Q if I decided use an electric stove that puts out 2500W?
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    How to find the specific heat capacity of a mixture?

    So if I were to redo the trial with an electric stove that puts out 2500 watts, would it be easier to find the specific heat?
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    How to find the specific heat capacity of a mixture?

    I was using a gas stovetop set on high to heat it from solid form until it boiled.
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    How to find the specific heat capacity of a mixture?

    I'm not 100% sure what you mean by this. Can you give me an example please? Thanks for the help!
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    How to find the specific heat capacity of a mixture?

    Homework Statement For my physics IA, I am finding the specific heat capacity of water-solute mixtures and finding how the specific heat differs from that of just water alone. I have the mass of the mixture, for example baking soda and water was 914.75g and changed 175.8 degrees Fahrenheit in...