The height of a waterfall is $50 \ m$. If $g = 9.8 \ m/s^2$, the difference between the temperature at the top and the bottom of the waterfall is: (in $^{\circ} C$)

  • A
    $1.17$
  • B
    $2.17$
  • C
    $0.117$
  • D
    $1.43$

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