The calorific value of a fuel is measured using a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The calorific value of a fuel is measured using a:
A. Manometer
B. Bomb calorimeter
C. Thermometer
D. Barometer
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A bomb calorimeter burns a known mass of fuel in excess oxygen inside a sealed bomb immersed in water. The temperature rise of water is measured to calculate heat released. Thermometer is part of it but not the device itself.

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