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QWhat is the definition of calorie?

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  • A The amount of heat energy required to rise the temperature of 1 gram of water through 1°C. ✔ ✖
  • B The amount of heat energy required to rise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water through 1°C. ✔ ✖
  • C The amount of heat energy required to boil 1 gram of water. ✔ ✖
  • D The amount of heat energy required to freeze 1 gram of water. ✔ ✖
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A calorie is a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.

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