Calorimetry
ICSE · Class 10 · Physics
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Heat and Temperature - Fundamental Concepts
- Heat is energy in transit that flows from a body at higher temperature to a body at lower temperature
- Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of a body and measures average kinetic energy of molecules
- Heat and temperature are different - heat is energy, temperature is a measure of energy
Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity
- Amount of heat depends on mass, nature of material, and temperature change
- Heat capacity is heat required to raise temperature of entire mass by 1°C
- Specific heat capacity is heat required to raise temperature of unit mass by 1°C
Principle of Calorimetry and Method of Mixtures
- Calorimeter is used to measure heat - made of thin copper with insulation
- Principle: Heat lost by hot body = Heat gained by cold body
- No heat is lost to surroundings in ideal calorimeter
Applications of High Specific Heat of Water
- Water has highest specific heat capacity among common substances
- Used as coolant in car radiators and thermal power stations
- Hot water bottles provide heating for long time
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