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Question
1 J equals to :
Options
0.24 cal
4.18 cal
1 cal
1 kcal
Solution
1 J equals to : 0.24 cal
1 calorie = 4.186 J
Therefore,
1 J = 1/4.186 = 0.24 cal
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