Heat measurement is being discussed . Technician A says a BTU is the amount of heat it takes to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree Fahrenheit. Technician B say a calorie is the amount of heat it takes to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Celsius. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Technician A is incorrect because a BTU (British Thermal Unit) is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, not one gram. Technician B is incorrect because a calorie is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius, not one pound.

Heat Measurement Is Being Discussed