Calculating Water Needed to Heat 1000 MW/J from 18°C to 30°C

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To calculate the amount of water needed to heat 1000 MW/J from 18°C to 30°C, it's essential to clarify the units involved, as MW (megawatts) represents power while Joules represent energy. The specific heat of water is 4.184 J/g·K, which is crucial for the calculation. The discussion highlights confusion regarding the conversion between power and energy, emphasizing the need for a clear understanding of specific heat and its application in the formula. Ultimately, the correct approach involves using the specific heat formula to determine the mass of water required for the specified temperature change. Accurate calculations depend on correctly interpreting the units and applying the specific heat concept.
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how much water would 1000 MW/J heat from 18 degrees to 30 degrees?

i am unsure of what formula [is there is one] to use...

so any help would be GREAT!

TIA:smile:
 
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Hint: What's the specific heat of water? (What kind of units are MW/J? Did you mean Joules?)
 
i have the specfic heat of water... and the MW/J was my way of saying mega watts or joules.

the specific heat i have is 4.184 J g–1 K–1

what i can't figure out is how to get the amount of water. and i am not sure of what sort of answer i am going to get, or if the answers i am getting from playing around are correct.

i think i am confusing myself...:rolleyes:
 
twiztdlogik said:
i have the specfic heat of water...
What's the definition of specific heat? Look it up!
and the MW/J was my way of saying mega watts or joules.
Those aren't the same thing, you know. :rolleyes: (Watts = power; Joules = energy.)
 
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