Ch 19: Work, Heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics
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Chapter 19, Problem 19
A 750 g aluminum pan is removed from the stove and plunged into a sink filled with 10.0 L of water at 20.0°C . The water temperature quickly rises to 24.0°C. What was the initial temperature of the pan in °C and in °F?
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