A 300 g block of aluminum at a temperature of 350 K is placed in intimate contact with a 600 g block of iron at 300 K. The blocks are contained within an insulated enclosure. What is the final temperature of the two blocks? Given: The specific heat capacity of aluminum is 1 J/K/g and the specific heat capacity of iron is 0.4 J/K/g.
1. 688.9
2. 450.0
3. 327.8
4. 538.9
5. 488.9
6. 400.0
7. 627.8
8. 461.1
9. 600.0
10. 355.6
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