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A tube of length `2m` containing a little mercury and closed at both ends is rapidly inverted 50 times. What is the maximum rise in temperature expected? (Specific heat capacity of mercury `=30calkg^(-1) K^(-1)` and `J=4.2` joules//cal.)

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