Asked by David Thibodeaux-Benoit on Apr 29, 2024

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In energy economics,"BTU" stands for:

A) boiling temperature unit.
B) base tax utility.
C) British thermal unit.
D) base technology utility.

British Thermal Unit

A unit of heat energy defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

BTU

British Thermal Unit, a measure of heat energy defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

  • Examine enhancements in energy utilization efficiency by evaluating the ratio of output to energy intake.
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Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
BTU stands for British thermal unit, which is a unit of measurement for heat energy. It is commonly used in the energy industry to measure the energy content of fuels and the amount of heat required to perform certain tasks, such as heating buildings or powering engines.