Distinguish Between Direct and Indirect Calorimetry

question 69

Essay

Distinguish between direct and indirect calorimetry. Compare and contrast several different measures of indirect calorimetry, considering accuracy and ease of use.

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Definitions:

Amplitude

The magnitude or intensity of a wave's fluctuation, measured from its peak or trough to the baseline.

Amplitude

The magnitude or extent of oscillation in a wave or periodic function.

Air

The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the Earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.

Sound Wave

Mechanical displacement of molecules caused by changing pressure that possesses the physical properties of frequency, amplitude, and complexity. Also referred to as a compression wave.