What will be the final temperature of the system?

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The problem involves a thermal interaction between a chunk of hot iron and ice, specifically focusing on the final temperature of the system after some ice melts. It touches on concepts of heat transfer, specific heat, and phase changes.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants discuss the need to apply thermodynamic principles, particularly the heat transfer equation (mcΔT). There is uncertainty about how to handle the two masses involved in the problem.

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Some participants are seeking clarification on the problem's setup, particularly regarding the number of iron pieces mentioned. Others are exploring the necessary equations and concepts related to heat capacity and melting ice, indicating a productive direction in understanding the problem.

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There is a requirement for participants to show their work in order to receive help, emphasizing the forum's learning-first approach. The original poster has specific values for mass and specific heat but has not provided initial temperatures, which may be relevant for the discussion.

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I have this physics question i need help with.

An M gram chunk of hot iron is placed on a large piece of 0 degrees celsius ice, causing m grams of ice to melt.
a. What will be the final temperature of the system?
b. What must have been the initial temperature of the cold iron?
c. What must have been the initial temperature of the hot iron?
d.Calculate part c based on the following information M= 250g, m= 48g and the specific heat of iron = 0.44J / g degrees celsius

If someone has the answer thatd be great
Thanks
 
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You must show some work to get help, we don't give out answers! What are your thoughts about it? What equations do you think you need?
 
need help actually

mc delta t (thermodynamics type)is all I've got and I don't know what to do with the two masses. I've been at it for a week and need a solution for friday morning.
 
I see only one piece of iron mentioned in the problem statement but two in the questions.

You need to find out about heat capacity, and the amount of heat required to melt ice.
 

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