Physics Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry JEE Main 2019 - ( Calorimetry ) MCQ (Single Correct)

A metal ball of mass 0.1 kg is heated upto 500° C and dropped into a vessel of heat capacity 800 and containing 0.5 kg water. The initial temperature of water and vessel is 30° C. What is the approximate percentage increment in the temperature of the water? [Specific Heat Capacities of water & metal are, respectively, 4200 and ]

A
15%
B
30%
C
25%
D
20%

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The correct answer is:
D

JEE Main 2019

Assume final temperature = T° C

Heat loss = Heat gain = ms ∆ T

So the closest answer is 20%.

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