The definition of "Btu" is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 Ibm of water by 1 °F. The definition of "cal" is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of water by 1 °C. Find the unit conversion factor between "Btu" and "cal". Answer) 1 Btu = cal

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The definition of "Btu" is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 Ibm of water by 1 °F. The
definition of "cal" is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of water by 1 °C.
Find the unit
conversion factor between "Btu" and "cal".
Answer) 1 Btu =.
cal
Q = AH = m f'C,(T)dT
Transcribed Image Text:The definition of "Btu" is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 Ibm of water by 1 °F. The definition of "cal" is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of water by 1 °C. Find the unit conversion factor between "Btu" and "cal". Answer) 1 Btu =. cal Q = AH = m f'C,(T)dT
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