Based on the coin you selected in Question 1 as a hand warmer, how much total heat would flow from your selected coin to your hand? Discuss the parameters you use to answer this question and the assumptions you make in determining this value. Coin above is a nickel
Question 1: Calculate the heat capacity of a coin of your choosing (penny, dime, nickel or quarter)
Based on the heat capacity u calculated, now u know the amount of heat that can be transmitted to your hand on rubbing . Since the heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1gm of substance through 1°C. Based on assumptions , take intial body temperature as 37°C . And then equate the heat gained= heat lost . Knowing the specfic heat of human hand and inital temperature (t) the coin.
Mass of coin*specific heat*( t- x)= mass of hand * specific heat*( x-310K), where x is the final temperature when heat flow stops and both are in equilibrium
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