JEE PHYSICS MCQ: THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER

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(A): The specific heat capacity of a given solid can be determined by using the principle of calorimetry.
(R): Heat gained is equal to the heat lost

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Correct option: A

If both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Option A is correct because the principle of calorimetry, which states that heat gained equals heat lost, is the basis for determining the specific heat capacity of a solid.

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