What is the definition of 1 calorie? – McqOptions

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1.	What is the definition of 1 calorie?
A.	It is the heat required to raise the temperature of 1g of water from 14.5 C to 15.5 C at 760mm Hg
B.	It is the heat required to raise the temperature of 1g of any substance by 14.5 C to 15.5 C at 760mm Hg
C.	It is the heat required to raise temperature of 1g of water by 1 C at 760mm Hg
D.	It corresponds to the heat supplied at 760mm Hg for 1 C raise in temperature
Answer» B. It is the heat required to raise the temperature of 1g of any substance by 14.5 C to 15.5 C at 760mm Hg

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