Question

Find the mechanical work equivalent (in J) of 8350 cal of heat

Answer 1

We are asked to convert 8350 cal to Joules. To do that we will use the following conversion factor:

`1\text{cal}=4.184\text{Joule}`

Multiplying by the conversion factor we get:

`8350\text{cal}*(4.184J)/(1cal)`

Solving the operations:

`8350\text{cal}*(4.184J)/(1cal)=34936.4J`

Therefore, 8350 cal are equivalent to 34936.4 Joules.