What is the SI unit of heat?

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A Joule
B Kelvin
C Celsius
D Fahrenheit

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Answer: A. Joule

Heat is a form of energy, so its SI unit is the joule (J), the same as for work and energy. Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit are scales for measuring temperature, not heat.

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