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Question
Define the term calorie. How is it related to joule (the S.I. unit of heat)?
Short Answer
Solution
One calorie of heat is the heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 g of water from 14.5°C to 15.5°C.
1 calorie = 4.186 J
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