How can i determine Specific heat capacity of Water cpv if i know all variables

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To determine the specific heat capacity of water (cpv), the equation provided can be rearranged to isolate cpv. The equation incorporates variables such as mass (mi1, mi2, mv), heat transfer (H), and the specific heat capacity of another substance (cpg). By substituting known values into the rearranged equation, one can solve for cpv. The key is to accurately plug in the masses and the heat transfer rate while ensuring dT/dt is correctly applied. Ultimately, this approach will yield the specific heat capacity of water based on the provided variables.
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How can i determine Specific heat capacity of Water cpv if i know all variables

If i use this equation:

[(mi1 + mi2 +mv)cpv + mg*cpg]dT/dt = H

mi1 = mass 1

dT/dt = 0.05

cpg = 890 J/(kg*K)

mi2 = mass 2

mv = mass 3

H = 300 W

masses are arbitrary numbers


Its cpv that i should determine
 
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I'm assuming you're having difficulties solving the equation for cpv, in that case you need to give it a go and show us what you've done and where you're getting stuck. Your final answer should look like this, see if you can get it.
cpv = \frac{\frac{H}{\frac{dT}{dt}} - mg cpg}{m_{i1} + m_{i2} + m_v}
 
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