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Victoria falls in Africa is 122 m in height. Calculate the rise in temperature of the water if all the potential energy lost in the fall is converted into heat.

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To solve the problem of calculating the rise in temperature of the water at Victoria Falls, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the potential energy lost The potential energy (PE) lost by the water as it falls can be calculated using the formula: \[ PE = mgh \] where: ...
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  2. Can heat be considered to be a form of stored energy?

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