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A metallic sphere cools from 50\(^\circ\)C to 40\(^\circ\)C in 300 s. If atmospheric temperature around is 20\(^\circ\)C, then the sphere's temperature after the next 5 minutes will be close to :

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Apply Newton's law of cooling in the form \(\Delta T/\Delta t = K(T_{avg}-T_0)\) for each 300 s interval and eliminate K.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • 35\(^\circ\)C
  • 31\(^\circ\)C
  • 33\(^\circ\)C
  • 28\(^\circ\)C
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Newton's law (average form): \(\dfrac{T_1-T_2}{t} = K\left(\dfrac{T_1+T_2}{2}-T_0\right)\).
First interval: \(\dfrac{50-40}{300} = K(45-20) = 25K\), so \(300K = 0.4\).
Second interval, final temperature T: \(\dfrac{40-T}{300} = K\left(\dfrac{40+T}{2}-20\right)\), so \(40-T = 0.4\cdot\dfrac{T}{2} = 0.2T\).
\(40 = 1.2T\), \(T = 33.3^\circ\mathrm{C} \approx 33^\circ\mathrm{C}\).
Answer: (3) 33\(^\circ\)C
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