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Question
Name and state the principle used to measure the specific heat capacity of a substance.
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Solution
The principle of heat exchange is used to measure the specific heat capacity of a substance.
The principle of heat exchange states that the heat energy lost by the hot object is equal to the heat energy gained by the cold object.
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