The temperature of a rigid cubic box, 15cm on a side, is filled with nitrogen gas (N2) at standard temperature and pressure. The box is later raised to 25oC. What is the heat input required to perform this act?

A. 31.4 J
B. 47.1 J
C. 78.4 J
D. 157 J
E. 52.3 J
F. 94.1 J


A. 31.4 J

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