Asked by Aaron Simon on Jun 06, 2024
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What is the SI unit of heat energy?
A) The joule
B) The calorie
C) The coulomb
D) The ºC
The Joule
A derived unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI), equal to the energy transferred to an object when a force of one newton acts on it in the direction of its motion through a distance of one meter.
The Calorie
A unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
- Acquire knowledge on how heat contributes to the combustion process and understand the idea of thermal equilibrium.
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Zybrea KnightJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The joule is the SI unit for energy, including heat energy. Calorie is another unit of heat energy but not the SI unit, while coulomb is a unit of electric charge, and degrees Celsius is a unit of temperature.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on how heat contributes to the combustion process and understand the idea of thermal equilibrium.