Specific heat; calormetry (no clue)

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To estimate the temperature rise of a 14g iron nail struck by a hammer weighing 1.2kg at a speed of 6.5m/s, the kinetic energy of the hammer just before impact must be calculated using the formula KE = 0.5 * mass * velocity^2. This energy is then assumed to be fully absorbed by the nail, which allows for the calculation of the temperature increase using the specific heat capacity of iron. The specific heat capacity of iron is approximately 0.45 J/g°C, which is crucial for determining the temperature rise. By applying the energy absorbed by the nail to the specific heat formula, the resulting temperature increase can be estimated. Understanding these calculations is essential for solving calorimetry problems effectively.
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the 1.2okg of a hammer has a speed of 6.5m/s just before it strikes a nail and is brought to rest. Estimate the temperature rise of a 14g iron nail generated by such hammer blows done in quick succession. Aaaume the nail absorbs all the energy.
 
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Have you given any thought on how you approach this problem?
What is the energy of the hammer just before the collision?
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/spht.html"
 
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