What happens when we do not stir the mixture continuously in the experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of a given solid?
A
Temperature of mixture is increased
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B
Temperature of mixture is not constant
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C
Temperature of mixture is constant
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B Temperature of mixture is not constant Since we assume uniform temperature for the mixture in our calculations while evaluating specific heat capacity of a given solid, stirring is must in order to maintain Temperature uniform throughout the mixture.