A geyser heats water flowing at the rate of 3 kg per minute from 27^(@)C to 77^(@)C . If the geyser operates on a gas burner, what is the rate of consumption of fuel if the heat of combustion is 4 xx 10^(4) J//g? Given specific heat of water is 4.2 xx 10^(3) J//kg//K.

A geyser heats water flowing at the rate of 3 kg per minute from 27^(@

1.	A geyser heats water flowing at the rate of 3 kg per minute from 27^(@)C to 77^(@)C . If the geyser operates on a gas burner, what is the rate of consumption of fuel if the heat of combustion is 4 xx 10^(4) J//g? Given specific heat of water is 4.2 xx 10^(3) J//kg//K.
Answer» Solution :Mass of fuel rewuired `= 1 G XX 4200 xx 50//4 xx 10 ^(4) = 15.75g` PER minute