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hotaru
hotaru asked in Science & MathematicsEngineering · 8 years ago

Latent heat physics help.?

How much heat is needed to melt 16.56 kg of silver that is initially at 20°c?

T initial: 20°c

M: 16.56kg Silver.

How do i do it? Can someone help me with what formula to use and how to do it.

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  • gatorbait
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    0.237 J / gC * 16,560g * (961C - 20C) = 3,693,162 J

    Now the silver is at 961C but still solid.

    Add 11 J/g * 16,560g = to liquify it.= 182,180 J

    Total = 3,875,342 J

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