Physics 205, Assignment #24, Problem #4

A particular substance has a heat capacity given by C = xT2, with x a constant.
a) If T is in Kelvins and the heat is in calories, what are the units of x?
b) Suppose x = .0023. Find the heat required to raise the substance's temperature from 120 K to 180 K.
c) Find the associated entropy change.

Problem 24.1

Problem 24.2

Problem 24.3

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