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Which of the following units is most similar to the calorie?​

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JOULE

Step-by-step explanation:

Calorie is similar to Joule in that they are units of ENERGY.

Energy is the ability to do work and it can be measured using multiple units. As stated above, Calorie is a unit used in measuring energy, so is Joule. The relationship between Calorie and Joule is proportionate which implies that any change in calorie will result to a change in its equivalent Joule value.

Calorie: This is an energy in form of heat required to warm 1kg of water by 1 degree celsius.

Joule: This is the work done by a force of 1 newton acting on a body through the distance of 1 metre.

The relation between calorie and joule is given numerically below

1 calorie = 4.2 Joules

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