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If coal gives off 30 KJ/kg when it is burned, how much coal would be needed to heat a
Chapter 14, Problem 46GP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 46GP
If coal gives off 30 KJ/kg when it is burned, how much coal would be needed to heat a house that requires 2.0 × 105 MJ for the whole winter? Assume that 30% of the heat is lost up the chimney.
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QUESTION:
Problem 46GP
If coal gives off 30 KJ/kg when it is burned, how much coal would be needed to heat a house that requires 2.0 × 105 MJ for the whole winter? Assume that 30% of the heat is lost up the chimney.
ANSWER:
Solution 46 GP
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We are required to calculate the mass of the coal needed to heat a house.