10 Questions
Gustav Kirchhoff contributed to the fundamental understanding of which of the following?
Electrical circuits, spectroscopy, and black-body radiation
In which year did Gustav Kirchhoff coin the term black-body radiation?
1860
What is the name of the award for spectroscopy named after Gustav Kirchhoff and Robert Bunsen?
Bunsen–Kirchhoff Award
Where was Gustav Kirchhoff born?
Königsberg, Prussia
Which university did Gustav Kirchhoff graduate from in 1847?
Albertus University of Königsberg
Who is credited as the founder of the science of calorimetry?
Joseph Black
What does indirect calorimetry measure to calculate heat production in living organisms?
Production of carbon dioxide and nitrogen waste
In what year did Lavoisier note that heat production can be predicted from oxygen consumption?
1780
What is the primary purpose of performing calorimetry?
Measuring changes in state variables of a body to derive heat transfer
What does the term 'calorimetry' derive from?
Latin calor 'heat' and Greek μέτρον 'measure'
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