Why is a measured amount of water needed to determine the specific heat of a metal object?

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JoelPrz · Answer 1 · 2019-04-19T07:00:47+0000

This is because absorbed heat energy or released by water is dependent on mass of water.
q=mc delta T
where q is the amount of energy required, m is the mass , C is the specific heat capacity and delta T is change in temperature.

Why is a measured amount of water needed to determine the specific heat of a metal object?

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