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Specific heat capacity of water is

A

1 cal `g^(-10)C^(-1)`

B

4186 cal J `g^(-10)C^(-1)`

C

4186 cal kJ`g^(-10)C^(-1)`

D

0.04186 cal J `g^(-10)C^(-1)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Specific heat capacity of water is 1 cal `g^(-10)C^(-1)`
Hence, the correct option is (a).
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