Question

Assertion : The specific heat capacity of a given solid can be determined by using the principle of calorimetry
Reason : Heat gained is equal to the heat lost.
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. If assertion is true and reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Calorimetry means measurment of heat, the heat lost by the hot body is equal to the heat gained by the cold body provided no heat is allowed to esxcape to the surroundings.