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____________ is the practical unit of heat.


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  1. In SI, the unit of heat is the joule, and in cgs erg.
  2. A calorie is the practical unit of heat.
  3. The calorie(Cal} is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water from 14.5°C to 15.5° C

Thus, Calorie is the practical unit of heat.


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