Calorific value as determined by bomb calorimeter is the
(A) Higher calorific value at constant volume
(B) Gross calorific value at constant pressure
(C) Lower calorific value at constant pressure
(D) Net calorific value at constant volume

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Answer :

(A) Higher calorific value at constant volume

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