Author Question: Explain how the specific heats of materials are measured using the technique of calorimetry. What ... (Read 44 times)

RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

Explain how the specific heats of materials are measured using the technique of calorimetry.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

At what angle should a water-gun be aimed in order for the water to land with the greatest horizontal range?

A) 45
B) 30
C) 0
D) 90
E) radians

makaylafy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The specific heat of a substance can be determined by measuring the masses and temperature changes of the objects involved. Typically a substance of known mass and temperature is put into a quantity of water in a calorimeter. The water is at a different temperature from that of the substance, usually a lower one. The principle of the conservation of energy is then applied to determine the substance's specific heat. This method is called the method of mixtures.

Answer to Question 2

A