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Homework Statement
You are polishing a 10.0 g gold ring. (treat as an ideal solid). After doing this for a minute, you find that the ring is hot, having increased the temperature by 15 deg C. Calculate the heat that flows into or out of the system and specify which direction.
Homework Equations
ΔEtherm=Qin+Won
ΔEtherm=nCΔT
Cideal=3R
The Attempt at a Solution
nCΔT=Qin+Won
I can calculate nCΔT, but I don't know what to do about the work. Once I find the work done, then I can find Q.