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Measuring Temperature

A calorimeter...

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A calorimeter is highly polished from inside and outside to prevent heat loss
by _________.

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radiation

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How is heat loss prevented in a calorimeter?

Q. For plotting temperature-time graph for a hot body, as it cools to room temperature, a student is to choose one each from each of the following pairs.
A : Calorimeter
(i) blackened from outside
(ii) polished from outside

B : Base for keeping the calorimeter
(i) insulated
(ii) metallic
In order to get the correct graph he should prefer to choose :
(1) A (i), B (ii)
(2) A (ii), B (ii)
(3) A (i) , B (i)
(4) A (ii), B (i)

Q. How is the transference of heat energy by radiation prevented in a calorimeter?

Q. In a thermos flask, what prevents heat loss
(a) radiation
(b) heat losses by conduction and convection are largely prevented

Why is the loss of heat due to radiation minimised in a calorimeter?

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