Q=mcT heat problem, were did i go wrong?

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The discussion revolves around a heat transfer problem involving a sample of aluminum and the application of the formula Q = mcΔT to determine the final temperature after adding a specific amount of heat. The subject area is thermodynamics, specifically focusing on heat transfer and specific heat capacity.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to apply the heat transfer equation but questions their rearrangement of the formula. Some participants suggest a different arrangement for calculating the final temperature.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively discussing the rearrangement of the heat transfer equation. There is an indication that a potentially correct approach has been suggested, but no explicit consensus has been reached regarding the final calculation.

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The original poster expresses confusion over their calculated final temperature and references a target temperature, indicating a potential misunderstanding in the application of the formula. There is also a mention of specific heat capacity values and units that may be relevant to the discussion.

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[SOLVED] Q=mcT heat problem, were did i go wrong?

Homework Statement


If a 45g sample of aluminum at 22 degrees C is given 6.0 x 10^3 J of heat, what will its final temperature be?


Homework Equations


[tex]Q = mc \Delta T[/tex]


The Attempt at a Solution


i found in my textbook that aluminum has a specific heat capacity of 900
so c = 900.

[tex]Q = mc \Delta T[/tex]
[tex]Q = mc( T' - T )[/tex]
[tex]T' - T = \frac{Q}{mc}[/tex]
[tex]T' = \frac{Q + T}{mc}[/tex]
[tex]T' = \frac{(6.0 x 10^3 J) + 22\deg}{(0.045kg)(900)}[/tex]
 
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i got 148 Deg C which is wrong... i need 170 Deg C
 
You've just rearranged wrongly. Its not (Q+T)/mc.
 
so is it [tex]T' = \frac{Q}{mc} + T[/tex] ??
 
That should work.
 


kurdt ,
what would the worked out solution look like for the last step?
 

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