9.15 Carry out the following conversions of energy units:
(a) 14.3 Btu Into calories, (b)
(a) Interpretation:
The number of calories that are equal to
Explanation of Solution
We know that
Thus, we have two possible conversion factors as follows:
Now, Amount of Energy in Btu=
Using the above conversion factor, the amount of energy in Calories is given as follows:
Amount of Energy
Thus, the amount of Energy
Thus,
(b) Interpretation:
The value in Joules that is equal to
Explanation of Solution
We know that
Thus, we have two possible conversion factors as follows:
Now, Amount of Energy in Calorie =
Using the above conversion factor, the amount of energy in Calories is given as follows:
Amount of Energy
Thus, the amount of Energy
Thus,
(c) Interpretation:
The value in Btu equal to
Explanation of Solution
We know that
Thus, we have two possible conversion factors as follows:
Now, Amount of Energy in Btu =
Using the above conversion factor, the amount of energy in Calories is given as follows:
Amount of Energy
Thus, the amount of Energy
Thus,
Hence, the required conversions of energy units are determined.
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