Phrases with «bomb calorimeter»

A bomb calorimeter is a device used to measure the amount of energy in a substance, like food or fuel. It does this by burning the substance in a controlled environment and measuring the heat produced. It helps scientists understand the energy content of different materials. Full definition

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Sentences with «bomb calorimeter»

ICE's are far from bomb calorimeters and depend heavily as well on combustion speed as well. (mechanics.stackexchange.com)
By 1889, Rubner had built a remarkably accurate bomb calorimeter which lead to many of his findings, most notably: the thermic effect of protein, the energy laws of physics applying to caloric balance, and his most fundamental finding that a calorie is a calorie. (physiqonomics.com)
It was also around this time scientists began to develop bomb calorimeters to measure the energy value of food. (physiqonomics.com)
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Phrases with «bomb calorimeter»

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