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JAMB Physics 2020 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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30. 50g of water at 20°C is added to 200g of water at 80°C. If properly stirred, determine the temperature of the mixture.

  • A. A. 40°C
  • B. B. 56°C
  • C. C. 68°CCorrect
  • D. D. 86°C

Explanation

Heat lost by hot water = heat gained by cold water: 200(80-x) = 50(x-20). 16000-200x=50x-1000. 17000=250x. x=68°C.

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