Question

how can calculate the specific heat capacity of solid object with the help of specific capacity of water and calorimeter
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Answer 1

Using the below equation the heat capacity of a solid can be determined.

Explanation:

• The heat capacity of a solid object can be measured by an experiment.
• Put the solid object in water in a calorimeter.
• Stir the mixture and measure the maximum temperature with a thermometer.
• Measure the heat exchange between solid, water, and calorimeter.
• According to the heat exchange principle, it will be equal to
• Heat lost by the solid = heat gained by the water in the calorimeter + heat gained by the calorimeter.  
• Heat lost by the solid =mass of soli x specific heat capacity of soli x decrease in temperature
• Heat gained by water (Q1) = mass of water x specific heat capacity of water x increase in its temperature
• heat gained by calorimeter (Q2) =  mass of calorimeter x specific heat capacity x increase in its temperature
• Heat lost by object = heat gained by calorimeter + heat gained by water  
• Heat lost by object = Q1 + Q2
• By using this equation the heat capacity of a solid can be determined.