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प्रश्न
A calorimeter is kept in a wooden box to insulate it thermally from the surroundings. Why is it necessary?
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उत्तर
A calorimeter is kept in a wooden box to insulate it thermally from the surroundings because in order to determine the specific heat capacity, the total heat transferred must be known. Heat must not be exchanged with the surroundings, otherwise the principle of calorimeter would not stand valid.
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