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

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The specific heat capacity of water (cpv) can be determined using the equation: [(mi1 + mi2 + mv)cpv + mg*cpg]dT/dt = H. Given the values dT/dt = 0.05, cpg = 890 J/(kg*K), and H = 300 W, the formula can be rearranged to solve for cpv as follows: cpv = (H/(dT/dt) - mg*cpg) / (mi1 + mi2 + mv). This method requires knowledge of the masses involved (mi1, mi2, mv) and the heat capacity of the gas (cpg) to compute cpv accurately.

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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 [itex]cpv[/itex], 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.
[tex]cpv = \frac{\frac{H}{\frac{dT}{dt}} - mg cpg}{m_{i1} + m_{i2} + m_v}[/tex]
 

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