Question

which principle is used to measure the specific heat capacity of a substance

Answer 1

The specific heat of a body is defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of unit mass of a body through one degree Celsius. To determine the specific heat of solids usually the method of mixtures is followed. In method of mixtures, specific heat of either a solid or a liquid is determined

Answer 2

The principle used to measure the specific heat of a substance is - method of mixing .