A 5.1kg iron skillet is heated to 373K from an initial temperature of 295K. How much thermal energy was transferred?

the thermal energy transferred is 183,226.68 J

Explanation:

Given;

mass of iron skillet, m = 5.1 kg

initial temperature, t₁ = 295 K

final temperature, t₂ = 373 K

The thermal energy transferred is calculated as;

Q = mcΔt

where;

Δt is change in temperature, = t₂ - t₁

c is specific heat capacity of iron = 460.6 J/kg.K

Q = 5.1 x 460.6 x (373 - 295)

Q = 183,226.68 J

Therefore, the thermal energy transferred is 183,226.68 J