A copper pipe with a mass of 1,200 g and a specific heat of 0.093 cal/g·°C absorbs 252 calories of heat.By how many degrees does the temperature of the pipe change? A) 2.3 °C B) 2.8 × 10⁴ °C C) 0.020 °C D) 0.44 °C E) 3.6 × 10^-5 °C

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The temperature change can be calculated using the formula: $\Delta T = \frac{Q}{m \cdot c}$, where $Q = 252$ calories, $m = 1200$ g, and $c = 0.093$ cal/g·°C. Plugging in the values: $\Delta T = \frac{252}{1200 \cdot 0.093} = 2.3$ °C.

A Copper Pipe with a Mass of 1,200 G and a Specific