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 the assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Calorimetry means measurement of heat, the heat lost by the body is equal to the gained by the cold body provided no heat is allowed to escape to the surrounding.