A sample of food is put into a bomb calorimeter and its caloric content is measured. The final measurement reads 100 (large) Calories. How many joules of energy does this food contain?

A. 418.4 joules
B. 4,184 joules
C. 100,000 joules
D. 4.184 joules


Answer: A

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