The height of Victoria Falls is $63 \ m$. What is the difference in temperature of water at the top and at the bottom of the fall? (In $^{\circ}C$)
[Given $1 \ cal = 4.2 \ J$ and specific heat of water $= 1 \ cal \ g^{-1} \ ^{\circ}C^{-1}$]

  • A
    $0.147$
  • B
    $14.76$
  • C
    $1.476$
  • D
    $0.014$

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