A body of specific heat capacity 450J kg-1 K-1 falls to the ground from rest through a vertical height of 20m. Assuming conservation of energy, calculate the change in temperature of the body on striking the ground level. (g = 10ms-2)

A body of specific heat capacity 450J kg^-1 K^-1 falls to the ground from rest through a vertical height of 20m. Assuming conservation of energy, calculate the change in temperature of the body on striking the ground level. (g = 10ms^-2)

A 0^oC
B 2/9^oC
C 4/9^oC
D 9/4^oC
E 9/2^oC

waec 1995 physics

The correct answer is C. 4/9^oC

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