How Much Does Temperature Increase When Drilling Copper?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the temperature increase of a copper piece when drilled with a 40 W electric drill over 30 seconds. The user applies the formula Q = mcT, where Q represents heat energy, m is mass, and c is specific heat capacity. They calculate the energy produced by the drill as 1200 J and rearrange the formula to find the temperature change, resulting in a ΔT of 31.01 degrees Celsius. The calculations are confirmed as correct by another participant. The thread effectively demonstrates the application of thermal energy equations in practical scenarios.
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[SOLVED] Find Change in Temperature

Homework Statement



An electric drill bores through a .100 kg piece of copper in 30 s. Find the increase in the temperature of the copper if the drill operates at 40 W. Assume that the drill does not increase in temperature.

Homework Equations



Q = mcT

The Attempt at a Solution



Can someone check to see if I'm doing this right?
I know the P = W/T so I would have to multiply T by Watts. I get 1200 J. I then rearrange Q = mcT to T = Q / mc. T = 31.01 degrees C.
 
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Remember that is \Delta T the change in temperature. Your method looks ok to me.
 

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