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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is a calorie?

OpenStudy (esshotwired):

calorie is used for two units of energy

OpenStudy (anonymous):

flavor points, jk lol it is just a unit of energy as the above stated

OpenStudy (aaronq):

the calorie is defined as the energy needed to raise the temperature of (liquid) water by 1 degree celsius (1 cal =4.184 Joules).

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