What is the final temperate of the aluminum?

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The final temperature of a 121 g piece of aluminum, when 69.3 J of heat is added at an initial temperature of 22.5°C, can be calculated using the equation Q = mc(T - T1). The specific heat capacity of aluminum is required to complete the calculation. This discussion confirms that the provided equation is appropriate for solving the problem.

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Homework Statement



Suppose 69.3 J of heat is added to a 121 g piece of aluminum at 22.5 C. What is the final temperate of the aluminum?

Homework Equations



Q = m c (T - T1) I think, but I am only given 1 temp.

The Attempt at a Solution



There are examples that are simialr in my book except they don't use a figure like 69.3 J. This is what is confusing me. If someone could tell me the equation I should use I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
 
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Try looking up the specific heat of aluminum. This is the last piece of information that you'll need to solve the problem.

Your equation is correct.
 
Got it! Thanks.
 

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