How much thermal energy does a 1 kg steel block with a specific heat capacity of 450 J/kg°C lose when it cools from 400°C to 60°C?

E=mc0E = 1 x 450 x (400-60)E = 1 x450 x 340E = 153,000J

MH
Answered by Maisy H. Physics tutor

3193 Views

See similar Physics GCSE tutors

Related Physics GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Does a negative acceleration always mean that the object is slowing down?


Imagine a box sliding down a rough slope. What will the free body diagram for the box look like?


State the life cycle of a star about the same size of our sun


What is the difference between a scalar and a vector?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning