In order to calculate the specific heat of the unknown metal ( s metal​ ), we assumed that all of the heat released by the hot metal went into raising the temperature of the cool water. If some of that heat actually went into raising the temperature of the calorimeter cup, the lid, or the surrounding air instead of the cool water, the calculated s meal value would be incorrect. Would the calculated value be too high or too low? Explain your answer.

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