Illustrate the setup for determining the specific heat capacity of a solid by the method of mixtures.

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Here is a diagram illustrating the setup for determining the specific heat capacity of a solid by the method of mixtures:

\begin{tikzpicture}[scale=0.8]
    % Calorimeter outer jacket
    \draw[thick] (-2, -3) rectangle (2, 2);
    \draw[thick] (-2.2, 2) -- (2.2, 2);
    \draw[thick] (-2.2, 2.2) -- (2.2, 2.2);
    \draw[thick] (-2.2, 2.2) -- (-2.2, 2);
    \draw[thick] (2.2, 2.2) -- (2.2, 2);

    % Calorimeter inner cup
    \draw[thick] (-1.5, -2.5) rectangle (1.5, 1.5);
    \draw[thick] (-1.7, 1.5) -- (1.7, 1.5);
    \draw[thick] (-1.7, 1.7) -- (1.7, 1.7);
    \draw[thick] (-1.7, 1.7) -- (-1.7, 1.5);
    \draw[thick] (1.7, 1.7) -- (1.7, 1.5);

    % Water
    \fill[blue!20] (-1.4, -2.4) rectangle (1.4, 0.5);
    \draw[thick, blue!50!black] (-1.4, 0.5) -- (1.4, 0.5);
    \node at (0, -1) {Water};

    % Metal block
    \draw[fill=gray!50, thick] (-0.5, -1.5) rectangle (0.5, -0.5);
    \node at (0, -1) {Block};

    % Thread
    \draw[thick] (0, 0.5) -- (0, 1.7);
    \draw[thick] (0, 1.7) -- (0.5, 2.2); % Thread held by hand/stand

    % Thermometer
    \draw[thick] (0.8, 0.5) -- (0.8, 3.5);
    \draw[fill=red!80] (0.8, 0.5) rectangle (1, 0.7);
    \draw[thick] (0.9, 0.7) -- (0.9, 3.5);
    \node[right] at (1.2, 2) {Thermometer};

    % Stirrer
    \draw[thick] (-1, 0.5) -- (-1, 2.5);
    \draw[thick] (-1.2, 0.7) -- (-0.8, 0.7);
    \node[left] at (-1.4, 1.5) {Stirrer};

    % Labels
    \node[below] at (0, -3) {Calorimeter};
\end{tikzpicture}

This diagram shows the hot metal block submerged in water inside an insulated calorimeter. A thermometer measures the water's temperature, and a stirrer ensures even heat distribution.

Illustrate the setup for determining the specific heat capacity of a solid by the method of mixtures.

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