TO DETERMINE THE SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITY OF A GIVEN SOLID BY METHOD OF MIXTURE.

APPARATUS SUPPLIED WITH THIS EXPERIMENT

1. METALLIC SOLID CYLINDER
   
2. COPPER CALORIMETER WITH LID AND WOODEN BOX WITH INSULATING MATERIAL
   
3. NON-FLEXIBLE THREAD
4. TWO THERMOMETERS (110 DEG CELCIUS)
5. BOROSILICATE BEAKER 250 ML 
6. RETORT STAND                                                                                                       OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WITH THIS EXPERIMENT                                              1.HEATING PLATE FOR HEATING ARRANGEMENT                                                    2.ELECTRONIC WEIGHT MACHINE                                                                                   The specific heat capacity of a solid by the method of mixtures is found by heating the solid to a high temperature and dropping it into a cooler liquid (water) inside a calorimeter. By the principle of conservation of energy, the heat lost by the hot solid equals the heat gained by the water and the calorimeter.                                              
   Underlying Principle
   Conservation of Energy: Heat flows from a hot body to a cold body until both reach the same final temperature (thermal equilibrium).
   No Heat Loss: The system is assumed to be perfectly insulated so that no heat escapes to the outside air.