JEE Main 2026 — Thermal Properties of Matter Question with Solution
JEE Main 2026 (21 January Shift 1)
Question
A gas based geyser heats water flowing at the rate of 5.0 litres per minute from to . The rate of consumption of the gas is .
(Take heat of combustion of gas ) specific heat capacity of water
(Take heat of combustion of gas ) specific heat capacity of water
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Correct answer
A0.42
Step-by-step explanation
Flow rate = 5.0 L/min = 5.0 kg/min, °C
Heat required per minute: J/min
If m grams of gas consumed per minute:
g/min
Rate g/s
Heat required per minute: J/min
If m grams of gas consumed per minute:
g/min
Rate g/s
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