Chapter 17, Problem 50A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The relation between calorie and a Calorie is to be shown.

Concept Introduction: A calorie is defined as the quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature of $\text{1 g}$ of pure water by $\text{1°C}$ . It is represented by cal or c.

Calorie is defined as the quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature of $\text{1 kg}$ of pure water by $\text{1°C}$ . Calorie refers to the energy in food. It is represented by C.

Answer to Problem 50A

  $\text{1 Calorie=1000 calories}$

Explanation of Solution

A calorie is represented by cal or c.

Calorie refers to the energy in food. It is represented by C. Calorie is also known by the term kilocalorie.