Termochem problem. Work required to heat water

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To solve the problem of heating 1 L of water by 10 ºC using a mechanical egg beater powered by a descending mass, one must calculate the work required based on energy conservation principles. The key equation is q = w, where q represents the heat energy needed to raise the water's temperature. The specific heat capacity of water and the desired temperature change can be used to find the total heat energy required. The work done by the descending mass can be calculated using gravitational potential energy formulas. Understanding these relationships is crucial to determining how far the mass must descend to provide sufficient work for heating the water.
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Homework Statement



"You want to heat 1 L of water by 10 ºC so you heat it with a mechanical egg beater that is powered by a 1kg mass on a rope over a pulley. How far does the mass have to descend to supply enough work for heating the water?



Homework Equations


delta T = 10degC
delta C = delta Q / delta T
Work in gravity is: integ x_f / x_i (mg)dx


The Attempt at a Solution


I don't understand how to get the work. If i knew delta U then I could use U = q+w. So i am stuck as to where to start. Please help me get started..thanks
 
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It is just an energy conservation problem, q=w, nothing more fancy.
 
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