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Question 16

Calculate the heat energy required to vapourize 50g of water initially at 80oC if the specific heat capacity of water is 4.2Jg-1K (specific latent heat of vapourization of water is 2260Jg-1).

  • A.533000J
  • B.230000J
  • C.117200J
  • D.113000J
  • E.4200J
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
1989
Question no.
#16
Type
Objective
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