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WAEC Physics 2021 Objective — Question 40

Question 40 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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40. An ice cube has a mass of 20 g at 5 °C. Calculate the energy required to raise its temperature to 0 °C. [Specific heat capacity of ice = 2.1 J g⁻¹ °C⁻¹]

  • A. 105 J
  • B. 100 J
  • C. 42 J
  • D. 210 JCorrect

Explanation

Energy = mcΔθ = 20×2.1×(5-0) = 210 J.

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