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Define the calorific value of food. What is the unit of calorific value?

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(i)The calorific value of food is defined as the amount of heat produced in calories (or Joules) when one gram of food is completely burnt.
(ii) Unit of calorific value (a)`Cal g^(-1)` (b)`J Kg^(-1)`
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