How many photons are required to increase the temperature


On its high power setting, a microwave oven produces 870 W of 2505 MHz microwaves.

(a) How many photons per second is this?

(b) How many photons are required to increase the temperature of a 0.500 kg mass of Pasta Urone by 45.0oC, assuming a specific heat of 0.900 kcal/kg.oC? Neglect all other heat transfer.

(c) How long must Urone wait for his pasta to be ready?

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