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How much work can be obtained from 100 calories of heat energy?

a
100 J
b
420 J
c
42 J
d
4200 J

detailed solution

Correct option is B

1 calorie = 4.2J∴Work done = heat obtained in calories × 4.2Jor  W = 100 × 4.2 = 420 J

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