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A British thermal unit (Btu) is a unit of heat in the British system of units. One Btu
Chapter 14, Problem 4P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 4P
A British thermal unit (Btu) is a unit of heat in the British system of units. One Btu is defined as the heat needed to raise 1 lb of water by 1 F°. Show that
1 Btu = 0.252 kcal = 1055 J.
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QUESTION:
Problem 4P
A British thermal unit (Btu) is a unit of heat in the British system of units. One Btu is defined as the heat needed to raise 1 lb of water by 1 F°. Show that
1 Btu = 0.252 kcal = 1055 J.
ANSWER:
Solution 4P
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Here we have to prove that
In British system of units the British thermal unit (Btu) is the unit of heat, where 1 Btu is the amount of heat required the rize the temperature of 1 lb or 1 pound of water by .