Question

Calorimeter is commonly made up of _______ because it has ______.

• A. Aluminium, low specific heat capacity
• B. Aluminium, high specific heat capacity
• C. Copper, low specific heat capacity
• D. Copper, high specific heat capacity

Answer 1

The correct option is C Copper, low specific heat capacity

Calorimeter is commonly made up of Copper. Copper has a low specific heat capacity. This allows the temperature of the calorimeter to change more on absorption or release of same amount of heat. Since we are measuring the temperature, the higher temperature change is a desired property.