Q7 / 160 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Thermodynamics

2 kg of ice at -20°C is mixed with 5 kg of water at 20°C. The water content of the final mixture is (Latent heat of ice =80 kcal kg-1, the specific heat of water =1 kcalkg-1°C-1 and specific heat of ice =0.5 kcal kg–1°C–1 )

  • A
    7 kg
  • Correct answer
    B
    6 kg
  • C
    4 kg
  • D
    3 kg

Solution

Here, m, s and θ1 are the mass, specific heat and temperature difference for water respectively. Similarly, M, S and θ2 are the corresponding quantities for ice. Here, L is the latent heat of fusion.

We have, the heat lost by water =msθ, heat gained by ice =MSθ+ML.

From the principle of calorimetry, we have, the heat lost by water=heat gained by ice.

Hence, msθ1=MSθ2+ML.

5×1×20-0=2×0.5×20+x×80

x=1 kg

1 kg of ice melts to form water.

Hence, final amount of water 5 kg+1 kg=6 kg.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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