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Question
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Calorimeters are used to measure specific calorific value.
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Solution
The given sentence is wrong.
Explanation:
A standard calorimeter is used to measure the specific heat (or specific heat capacity) of a substance based on the principle of heat exchange. While a specialised device known as a bomb calorimeter is used to measure the calorific value of fuels or food, a general calorimeter is meant for specific heat.
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