c for copper is approxi-mately •!, so that the value of me x c is about 10. The calorimeter forthis purpose is equivalent to 10 grammes of water. We ought thereforeto suppose that the calorimeter contains 500 + 10 grammes instead ofthe 500, and the value of the specific heat will be about -095. (2)… … Fig. 16. a tube B passing through it. The body to be heated hangs by a threadin this inner tube. A thermometer P gives its temperature. The upperend of B is closed by a cork through which the thread and thermometerpass. Steam can be passed through the outer cylinder A from a boilerto a condenser,…
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