Heat and Thermodynamics 1 Question 11

11. Calorie is defined as the amount of heat required to raise temperature of 1g of water by 1C and it is defined under which of the following conditions?

(2005, 2M)

(a) From 14.5C to 15.5C at 760mm of Hg

(b) From 98.5C to 99.5C at 760mm of Hg

(c) From 13.5C to 14.5C at 76mm of Hg

(d) From 3.5C to 4.5C at 76mm of Hg

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Solution:

  1. 1 calorie is the heat required to raise the temperature of 1g of water from 14.5C to 15.5C at 760mm of Hg.

Hence, correct option is (a).



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