The Mechanical Equivalent of Heat Is 1 Cal = 4

question 37

Multiple Choice

The mechanical equivalent of heat is 1 cal = 4.18 J.A heating coil, connected to a 120-V source, develops 60,000 calories in 10 minutes.The current in the coil is:

• A)0.83 A
• B)2.0 A
• C)3.5 A
• D)500 A
• E)2100 A

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