Water is exposed to infrared radiation of wavelength 2.8×10−4 cm . Assume that all the radiation is absorbed and converted to heat. How many photons will be required to raise the temperature of 2.1 g of water by 2.3 K ? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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Water is exposed to infrared radiation of wavelength 2.8×10−4 cm . Assume that all the radiation is absorbed and converted to heat.

How many photons will be required to raise the temperature of 2.1 g of water by 2.3 K ?

Express your answer using two significant figures.
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