Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) are widely applied for the thermal analysis of food samples. (a.) With the aid of diagrams, explain how the measurement is achieved using these two methods. (b.) Which of the method is more preferred in the determination of the change of physical structure of food samples? Explain your answer briefly.

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Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) are widely applied for the thermal analysis of food samples.

(a.) With the aid of diagrams, explain how the measurement is achieved using these two methods. 

(b.) Which of the method is more preferred in the determination of the change of physical structure of food samples? Explain your answer briefly.

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