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Question
Explain the construction of a calorimeter. Draw the necessary figure.
Solution
A device used for heat measurement is called a calorimeter.
Construction of a Calorimeter
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It consists of a metallic vessel and stirrers. They are made of copper or aluminum.
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The vessel is then kept inside a wooden jacket that contains heat-insulating materials.
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The outer wooden jacket acts as a heat shield and reduces the heat loss from the inner vessel.
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The outer jacket has an opening through which a mercury thermometer is inserted into the calorimeter.
Calorimeter
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