Question

Pick out the wrong unit conversion.

a.

1 Joule = 4.186 calorie.

b.

1 kcal = 3.968 BTU = 0.00116 kWh = 0.00156 hp.

c.

1 ton of TNT (tri-nitro-toluene) = 4.2 GJ (1G = 10⁹).

d.

1 ft.lbf= 0.3238 calorie = 0.1383 kg.m = 1.356 J = 1.356 N.m.

Answer: (a).1 Joule = 4.186 calorie.

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