A student determines the specific heat capacity of water using an electrical immersion heater. The measurements taken are shown in the table.
| Quantity |
Symbol |
Value |
| Mass of water | \(m\) | \(0.50\text{ kg}\) |
| Heater power | \(P\) | \(60\text{ W}\) |
| Heating time | \(t\) | \(300\text{ s}\) |
| Temperature rise | \(\Delta\theta\) | \(8.0\ ^\circ\text{C}\) |
Assuming all of the electrical energy supplied is transferred to the water as heat, what value does this experiment give for the specific heat capacity of water?
Select one option.