One kilogram of chilled water at 32°F (0°C) is placed in a freezer which is kept at 0°F (−18°C). Approximately how much electric energy (in kilocalories) is needed to operate the compressor to cool this water to 0°F if the room temperature is maintained at 75°F (24°C)? (L_ice = 3.33 × 10⁵ J/kg; c_ice = 2.09 × 10³ J/kg⋅°C) A) 13 B) 1.5 C) 15 D) 16 E) 33

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The Answer of One kilogram of chilled water at 32°F (0°C) is placed in a freezer which is kept at 0°F (−18°C). Approximately how much electric energy (in kilocalories) is needed to operate the compressor to cool this water to 0°F if the room temperature is maintained at 75°F (24°C)? (L_ice = 3.33 × 10⁵ J/kg; c_ice = 2.09 × 10³ J/kg⋅°C) A) 13 B) 1.5 C) 15 D) 16 E) 33

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