Explain how to compute the heat capacity of the calorimeter

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The combustion of 0.1584 grams of benzoic acid increases the temperature of a bomb calorimeter by 2.45 (degrees) C. Calculate the heat capacity of this calorimeter. (The energy released by combustion of benzoic acid is 26.42 kJ/g.)

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