An electric kettle with negligible heat capacity is rated at 2000W. If 2.0kg of water is put in it, how long will it take the temperature of water to rise f...

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To solve this problem, we can use the formula: heat energy = mass * specific heat capacity * temperature change First, we need to calculate the amount of heat energy required to heat up 2.0kg of water from 20°C to 100°C: heat energy = 2.0kg * 4200J/kg°C * (100°C - 20°C) heat energy = 672,000J Next, we can use the power rating of the kettle to calculate the time required: power = energy / time time = energy / power time = 672,000J / 2000W time = 336 seconds or 5.6 minutes (to 2 significant figures) Therefore, the answer is 336 seconds or 5.6 minutes. The correct option is (ii).