Answer to Question #70260 in Physics for Paige Jessica Mailer

Question

A chef uses a 600W electric steamer to cook fish the steamer heats water causing steam to rise through holes in the base of the food compartment
the steamer contains 500g of water at a temperature of 20oC

Calculate the specific heat capacity of the water when 168kj of energy are supplied to raise the temperature of the water from 20oC to boiling point

Answer 1

The specific heat capacity c can be found as:
Q = cm∆t
c =Q/m∆t= 4200J/(C · kg)