Thermal Physics & Ideal Gases
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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?
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