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An engineer is testing an experimental copper-alloy heat sink designed for high-performance computing.

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The temperature of the copper block is monitored using a digital thermocouple reader. The digital screen displays temperature values to one decimal place, such as 23.4∘C23.4^\circ\text{C}23.4∘C. What is the resolution of this temperature reader?

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b.

To ensure minimal heat loss to the surroundings during testing, the copper block is wrapped in a lightweight aerogel insulation jacket. The total combined mass of the copper block and the insulation jacket is measured as 0.845 kg0.845\text{ kg}0.845 kg. The mass of the copper block alone is 0.750 kg0.750\text{ kg}0.750 kg. Calculate the mass of the aerogel insulation jacket.

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c.

During the thermal test:

  • The electrical energy transferred to the copper block was 11 400 J11\,400\text{ J}11400 J
  • The mass of the copper block was 0.750 kg0.750\text{ kg}0.750 kg
  • The temperature of the block increased by 40.0∘C40.0^\circ\text{C}40.0∘C

Calculate the specific heat capacity of the copper alloy from these experimental results. State the correct unit from the following options: J/kg\text{J/kg}J/kg, J/kg∘C\text{J/kg}^\circ\text{C}J/kg∘C, or J/∘C\text{J/}^\circ\text{C}J/∘C.

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