Deriving Specific Heat Equations

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on deriving specific heat equations related to thermal equilibrium in a system involving water, a calorimeter, and ice. The equations to be derived are: c = [(m_w*c_w + m_c*c_al) (T_e - T_i)] / m_s*(T_s - T_e) and L = (m_w*c_w + m_c*c_al) * (T_i - T_e) - m_I*c_w * [(T_e- T_m)/m_I]. Key variables include the masses of water (m_w), calorimeter (m_c), and ice (m_I), as well as their specific heats (c_w for water and c_al for aluminum) and temperature parameters (T_i, T_m, T_e). The urgency of the request indicates a deadline for completion by 3 PM today.

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  • Understanding of thermodynamics principles, specifically heat transfer.
  • Familiarity with specific heat capacity concepts.
  • Knowledge of algebraic manipulation for equation derivation.
  • Basic understanding of thermal equilibrium conditions.
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  • Explore the heat transfer calculations involving phase changes, particularly latent heat.
  • Review algebraic techniques for solving complex equations in physics.
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Homework Statement



Derive the Following Equations:
c = [(m_w*c_w + m_c*c_al) (T_e - T_i)] / m_s*(T_s - T_e)
and
L = (m_w*c_w + m_c*c_al) * (T_i - T_e) - m_I*c_w * [(T_e- T_m)/m_I]

Homework Equations



T_i - initial temp of water and calorimeter
T_m - melting temp of ice
T_e - equilibrium temp of system
m_w- mass of water
m_c - mass of calorimeter
m_I - mass of ice
c_w - specific heat of water
c_al - specifical heat of aluminum
L - unknown heat of fusion


The Attempt at a Solution



...trying to receive help from my teacher's assistant, but not being able to do so :[

Any attempts at either equations, wrong or right, will be fully appreciated.:smile:
 
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PLEASE ANY kind of help, even if it's not completed, would be REALLY appreciated :)

...I need this done in by 3pm today...
 

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