Question

    Which of the following equipment is used for the

    measurement of specific heat?
    A Hygrometer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Thermometer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Calorimeter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Manometer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A calorimeter is a device used to measure the heat exchanged in a physical or chemical process. The specific heat of a substance is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of the substance by one degree Celsius. Calorimeters are designed to isolate the system under study from its surroundings and measure the heat changes associated with the process being studied.

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