10 g of a certain metal absorb 40 cal of heat and the temperature is observed to rise from 20 °C to 60 °C. The specific heat of this metal is ________ cal/g °C.

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The specific heat (c) is calculated using the formula: c = Q / (m * ΔT), where Q is the heat absorbed (40 cal), m is the mass (10 g), and ΔT is the change in temperature (60°C - 20°C = 40°C). So, c = 40 cal / (10 g * 40°C) = 0.10 cal/g°C.

10 G of a Certain Metal Absorb 40 Cal of Heat