Which one of the following would raise the temperature of 20 g of water at 
most when mixed with it?
A
20 g of water at 
B
40 g of water at 
C
10 g of water at 
D
of water at 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Let 
gram of water, whose temperature is 
be added to 
of water at 
.
If 
For option a
For option b
For option c
For option d
We can see 
is maximum for option c
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