Chemistry: The Science in Context (4th Edition)

Published by W.W. Norton & Co.
ISBN 10: 0393124177
ISBN 13: 978-0-39312-417-0

Chapter 1 - Matter and Energy: The Origin of the Universe - Problems - Page 37: 61

Answer

$1330$ calories

Work Step by Step

To find the total energy required, we need to calculate the time it takes to complete the marathon and then multiply by the energy expenditure rate. Calculate time to complete the marathon: $\text{Time}=\frac{26.2\text{ miles}}{13.1\text{ mph}}=2.0\text{ hours}$ Determine the number of calories: $\text{Energy}=2.0\text{ hours}\times 665\text{ calories/hour}=1330\text{ calories}$
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