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How much heat is required to raise the temperature of 1g of water by 1 oC (degree centigrade) ?
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1 calorie
💡 Explanation:
By definition, 1 calorie (small 'c') is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C. This is different from a Calorie (capital 'C'), which equals 1000 calories and is used in nutrition.