If 2050 j of heat are added to a 150 g object its temperature increases by 15°c. (a) what is the heat capacity of this object? (b) what is the object's specific heat?

When an object gets heated by a temperature ΔT energy needed, E = mcΔT

Here energy is given E = 2050 J

Mass of object = 150 g

Change in temperature ΔT  = 15 = 15 K

a) Heat capacity of an object equal to the ratio of the heat added to (or removed from) an object to the resulting temperature change.

  So heat capacity = E/ΔT = 2050/15 = 136.67 J/K

b) We have E = mcΔT

                    c =

 So object's specific heat = 911.11 J/kgK

explanation:

earth's surface is mainly heated by the absorption of infrared radiation from the sun.

evaporation occurs because molecules in liquid water are warmed ( usually by the sun) and vibrate quicker, becoming less dense and rise.

condensation occurs because molecules in water vapor are cooled and therefore vibrate more slowly thus becoming more dense and eventually fall to earth.

lines of equal barometric pressure on a weather map are called: isobars : lines of equal temp on a weather map are called: isotherms.​