Find the difference in temperature between the water at the top and the bottom of a $20 \ m$ high waterfall, assuming $10 \%$ of the energy of the fall is spent in heating the water. [Use specific heat capacity of water $= 4000 \ J \ kg^{-1} K^{-1}$ and $g = 10 \ m/s^2$]. (in $^{\circ} C$)

  • A
    $0.002$
  • B
    $0.004$
  • C
    $0.005$
  • D
    $0.006$

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