The amount of heat is often measured in calories. If I add 1 calorie of heat energy to 1 gram of water, the temperature of the water will

A. decrease by 1°F.
B. stay the same, since water has a very high specific heat.
C. increase by 1°F.
D. increase by 1°C.
E. decrease by 1°C.


Answer: D

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