Question: A prankster applies 450 V to an 80.0 F capacitor and then tosses it to an unsuspecting victim. The victim's finger is burned by the

A prankster applies 450 V to an 80.0 μF capacitor and then tosses it to an unsuspecting victim. The victim's finger is burned by the discharge of the capacitor through 0.200 g of flesh. What is the temperature increase of the flesh? Is it reasonable to assume no phase change?

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