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Why does water in a calorimeter reach a steady temperature when mixed with a hot object?
Explanation
In calorimetry (Section 10.7), heat lost by the hot object equals heat gained by the water and calorimeter at thermal equilibrium, where no further heat transfer occurs. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to Heat lost equals heat gained. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.
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