Specific Heat: How much heat is required to raise the temperature of a 225-g lead ball from 15.0°C to 25.0°C? The specific heat of lead is 128 J/kg ? K.

A. 725 J
B. 576 J
C. 145 J
D. 217 J
E. 288 J


Answer: E

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