Assume that the kinetic energy of a 1350 kg car moving at 125 km/h could be converted entirely into heat. What amount of water could be heated from 18 ∘C to 52 ∘C by the car's energy? Recall that 4.184 J are required to heat 1 g of water by 1∘C. Express in two significant

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Assume that the kinetic energy of a 1350 kg car moving at 125 km/h could be converted entirely into heat.

What amount of water could be heated from 18 ∘C to 52 ∘C by the car's energy? Recall that 4.184 J are required to heat 1 g of water by 1∘C.

Express in two significant figures

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