In the 19th century James Joule, an English scientist, was the first to recognize the mechanical equivalent of heat as a specifi

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In the 19th century James Joule, an English scientist, was the first to recognize the mechanical equivalent of heat as a specifi

c form of the general rule of the conversion of one form of energy to another.
Which fact can be explained with the help of this law?
A) burning a fuel releases heat
B) heating a block of ice causes it to melt
C) a piece of iron glows red hot in a furnace
D) wood rubbed against a rough surface feels hot

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2 answers:

Dmitry [639] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-26T20:40:40+03:00

Dmitry [639]3 years ago

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Answer:

D) wood rubbed against a rough surface feels hot

Explanation:

The heat is transferred from one form of energy (friction of the wood being rubbed against the surface) to another (heat energy).

Keith_Richards [23] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-26T23:08:10+03:00

Keith_Richards [23]3 years ago

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Answer:

D

Explanation:

It is the only one that makes sense ( friction is being made )