Answer:
275494000 J
Explanation:
m = 2.65 kg
T1 = 100 C
T2 = 145 C
(Lv) Specific heat of steam = 2.26 x 10^6 J/Kg
c = 2010 J/Kg x C
Q1 = mLv = (2.65 kg)(2.26x10^-6)
= 5989000 J
Heat required to raise temperature to T = 145 C is
Q2 = mc(delta T) = (2.65kg)(2.26 x 10^6 J/Kg)(145C - 100C)
= 269505000 J
Total thermal energy required:
Q = Q1 + Q2
= 5989000 J + 269505000 J
= 275494000 J