The final temperature of a 75-gram sample of silicon after transferring 750 calories of energy can be calculated using the specific heat formula. The specific heat capacity of silicon is approximately 0.19 cal/g°C. By applying the formula Q = mcΔT, where Q is the heat added, m is the mass, c is the specific heat, and ΔT is the change in temperature, the final temperature can be determined. The initial temperature of the silicon is 25 degrees Celsius, and the calculation will yield the final temperature after the energy transfer.
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