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Reply Thu 24 Jul, 2014 06:54 pm
Which statement describes how a basic coffee cup calorimeter works?



A. It measures the mass of a substance given the specific heat and temperature of water in a cup of known size.

B. It measures the density of a substance given the mass, specific heat, and temperature of water in a cup of known size.

C. It uses the mass and specific heat of water along with a pressure gauge to measure the gain or loss of energy when a substance is added.

D. It uses the mass and specific heat of water along with a thermometer to measure the gain or loss of energy when a substance is added.
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Reply Thu 24 Jul, 2014 06:57 pm
@isaacT,
D - Calorimeter measures energy by measuring the change in temperature of a known material
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Reply Thu 24 Jul, 2014 06:58 pm
@isaacT,
Here's the page, start reading for your answer.

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/thermalP/Lesson-2/Calorimeters-and-Calorimetry
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