When 5-liter water is heated by a 2100 W immersion of electric heater for 7 minutes the temperature of the water is raised from 30° C to 40°C. What is the mechanical equivalent of heat?
A 1 Jcal-1
B 3.2 Jcal-1
C 6.21 Jcal-1
D 4.2 Jcal-1
Solution
Correct Answer: Option D