A calorie measures the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of water:
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the measurement of heat energy required to raise the temperature of water using the unit 'calorie,' and it presents multiple choice options for possible answers.
Answer
One degree Celsius
The final answer is One degree Celsius.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is One degree Celsius.
More Information
A calorie is defined as the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing calories with kilocalories (food Calories), where 1 Calorie equals 1000 calories.
Sources
- Calorie | Measurement, Scope, & Facts | Britannica - britannica.com
- Heat II: Heat Flow, Specific Heat, the Atomic Connection - Galileo - galileo.phys.virginia.edu
- What Is a Calorie? | Tyndale USA - tyndaleusa.com
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