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Water-equivalent. Define calorie. What is a calorimeter?

Important Questions on Calorimetry and Change of State

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A Text Book of PHYSICS PART I : CLASS 11>Chapter 17 - Calorimetry and Change of State>EXERCISE>Q 2
Distinguish between thermal capacity and water-equivalent of a substance.
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A Text Book of PHYSICS PART I : CLASS 11>Chapter 17 - Calorimetry and Change of State>EXERCISE>Q 3
Define specific heat. Does it depend on the unit of mass? If so, how?
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A Text Book of PHYSICS PART I : CLASS 11>Chapter 17 - Calorimetry and Change of State>EXERCISE>Q 3
Define specific heat. Does it depend on the unit of temperature? If so, how?
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A Text Book of PHYSICS PART I : CLASS 11>Chapter 17 - Calorimetry and Change of State>EXERCISE>Q 4
Two identical kettles containing equal masses of milk and water are placed side by side on an oven. Milk is found to have a rapid rise of temperature. Explain the reason.
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A Text Book of PHYSICS PART I : CLASS 11>Chapter 17 - Calorimetry and Change of State>EXERCISE>Q 5
Why is water not considered as a good calorimetric liquid? What are the requisites of a good calorimetric liquid?
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A Text Book of PHYSICS PART I : CLASS 11>Chapter 17 - Calorimetry and Change of State>EXERCISE>Q 6

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Why is ice at 0°C a better cooling agent than water at 0°C?

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A Text Book of PHYSICS PART I : CLASS 11>Chapter 17 - Calorimetry and Change of State>EXERCISE>Q 6

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Why does steam at 100°C produce more severe burns than water at 0°C?

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A Text Book of PHYSICS PART I : CLASS 11>Chapter 17 - Calorimetry and Change of State>EXERCISE>Q 6

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A small quantity of water is placed in a hole in a large block of ice. Will the water freeze?