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Question
Out of the three metals A, B and C of specific heat 900 J kg-1 °C-1, 380 J kg-1 °C-1 and 460 J kg-1 °C-1 respectively, which will you prefer for calorimeter? Given reason.
Solution
Heat capacity of the calorimeter should be low so out of three metals the one which have lowet specific heat capacity should be preferred.
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