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Title: The energy content of food is usually given in Calories. One Calorie is equal to 4186 J. Suppose a ...
Post by: regisdenzel on Dec 20, 2022
The energy content of food is usually given in Calories. One Calorie is equal to 4186 J. Suppose a person uses 2000 Calories in a day to keep his vital organs functioning.

(a) How much energy in joules is used?

(b) What is his rate of energy consumption?


Title: Re: The energy content of food is usually given in Calories. One Calorie is equal to 4186 J. Suppose a ...
Post by: 8b32 on Dec 20, 2022
(a) The energy used in joules is 8,372,000 J.
(b) The rate of energy consumption is 8,372,000 J/day.