1 BTU(British thermal unit) is equal to___________?
- A. 955 joules
- B. 990 joules
- C. 1055 joules
- D. 1211 joules
Explanation
One British thermal unit is approximately 1,055 joules, representing the heat needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. Therefore 1055 joules is the standard rounded value.