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Question
What is the purpose of the outer jacket and air gap in a calorimeter?
Options
To make the calorimeter heavier
To allow heat to escape slowly
To prevent heat loss to the surroundings
To increase the temperature of the water faster
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Solution
To prevent heat loss to the surroundings
Explanation:
The outer jacket and insulating air gap create thermal isolation, ensuring that all heat exchange stays within the system, just like a thermos flask traps heat.
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