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The mechanical equivalent of heat ‘J’ is equal to 

ऊष्मा का यांत्रिक तुल्यांक 'J' के बराबर है

A.

4.1868 kg/kcal

B.

41.8 kg/kcal

C.

4.1868 kcal/kg

D.

4.1868 kj/kcal

Answer ( Option D)

4.1868 kj/kcal

Solution

Mechanical equivalent of heat is a dimension less quantity. It is ratio of amount of work done and heat energy.

Note: James Prescott joule established that heat energy is the equivalent of mechanical energy i.e.  1 cal = 4.186 J or 4.189 J/cal or 4.186 kJ/kcal.

Hence, the correct option is (D).



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