Determine the heat capacity (in calories/°C) of a lake containing one million gallons (approximately 4 million kilograms) of water at 15°C
a. 4 × 10^6
b. 4 × 10^9
c. 4 × 10^3
d. 1 × 10^3
e. 4 × 10^2
b
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A. 8,450 m/s. B. 9,200 m/s. C. 11,180 m/s. D. 18,900 m/s. E. 25,200 m/s.
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a. 8.0 AU b. 6.5 AU c. 4.0 AU d. 2.5 AU
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false