Question

Out of the three metals A, B and C of specific heat 900 J kg^-1 °C^-1, 380 J kg^-1 °C^-1 and 460 J kg^-1 °C^-1 respectively, which will you prefer for calorimeter? Given reason.

Answer 1

Heat capacity of the calorimeter should be low so out of three metals the one which have lowet specific heat capacity should be preferred.