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Which of the following is not a unit of heat?

A

BTU

B

Joule

C

Watt

D

Calorie

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To determine which of the following is not a unit of heat, we will analyze each option provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the first option: BTU (British Thermal Unit)** - The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. - **Conclusion:** BTU is a unit of heat. 2. **Identify the second option: Joules** - The joule is the SI unit of energy, and it is also used to measure heat. - **Conclusion:** Joules is a unit of heat. 3. **Identify the third option: Watts** - The watt is defined as one joule per second and is a unit of power, not heat. - **Conclusion:** Watts is not a unit of heat. 4. **Identify the fourth option: Calories** - A calorie is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. - **Conclusion:** Calories is a unit of heat. ### Final Answer: Based on the analysis, the option that is not a unit of heat is **Watts**.
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