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In a box of nails, there are 75 iron nails weighing 0.250
Chapter 2, Problem 5CI(choose chapter or problem)
In a box of nails, there are 75 iron nails weighing 0.250 lb. The density of iron is 7.86 g/cm3. The specific heat of iron is 0.452 J/g °C. (1.10, 2.5)a. What is the volume, in cm3, of the iron nails in the box?b. If 30 nails are added to a graduated cylinder containing 17.6 mL of water, what is the new level of water in the cylinder?c. How many joules must be added to the nails in the box to raise their temperature from 16 °C to 125 °C?
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QUESTION:
In a box of nails, there are 75 iron nails weighing 0.250 lb. The density of iron is 7.86 g/cm3. The specific heat of iron is 0.452 J/g °C. (1.10, 2.5)a. What is the volume, in cm3, of the iron nails in the box?b. If 30 nails are added to a graduated cylinder containing 17.6 mL of water, what is the new level of water in the cylinder?c. How many joules must be added to the nails in the box to raise their temperature from 16 °C to 125 °C?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
(a)
From the given,
The mass of 75 iron nails = 0.250 lb
Density of iron =
Specific heat of iron =
