Question

Explain the construction of a calorimeter. Draw the necessary figure.

Answer 1

A device used for heat measurement is called a calorimeter.

Construction of a Calorimeter

• It consists of a metallic vessel and stirrers. They are made of copper or aluminum.

• The vessel is then kept inside a wooden jacket that contains heat-insulating materials.

• The outer wooden jacket acts as a heat shield and reduces the heat loss from the inner vessel.

• The outer jacket has an opening through which a mercury thermometer is inserted into the calorimeter.

 

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