What is used to measure the calorific value of a substance?

Barometer

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Bomb calorimeter

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Spectrometer

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Combustion chamber

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Solution

The correct option is B Bomb calorimeter
Barometer: To measure pressure.
Bomb calorimeter: To measure the heat output of combustion.
Spectrometer: To measure the absorption of light.
Combustion chamber: Chamber used for combustion.

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