What is the specific heat (J/g∙°C)of a metal object whose temperature increases by 3.0°C when 17.5 g of metal was heated with 38.5 J?

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The formula for specific heat is:

specific heat = (energy absorbed)/(mass x change in temperature)

Plugging in the given values:

specific heat = (38.5 J)/(17.5 g x 3.0°C)

specific heat = 0.73 J/g∙°C

Therefore, the option C (0.73) is the correct answer.

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