Calculate the final temperature of the metal.

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To calculate the final temperature of 24.100 kg of copper receiving 310.000 kJ of heat, the equation Q=mcΔT is used. The user initially attempted to rearrange the formula incorrectly, leading to confusion about the solution. Clarification was provided that the correct approach involves solving for the final temperature directly from the heat equation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of proper algebraic manipulation in solving thermal energy problems. Accurate calculations will yield the correct final temperature of the copper after heat absorption.
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24.100kg of copper at 33.000 degrees Celsius receives 310.000 kJ of heat. Calculate the final temperature of the metal.


Homework Equations



Q=mc(t2-t1)



The Attempt at a Solution



I solved the equation for T1

T1=c*m*Q-T2 / C*m

The answer however seems really small and doesn't make sense, is this even the correct formula?
 
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nvm this is the wrong formula how i would still like some help solving this question
 
It's the right formula - you messed up the algebra.
You are supposed to be solving for the final temperature.

Try starting from ##Q=mc\Delta T##
 
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