Problem 16.27 An exercise machine indicates that you have worked off 2.4 Calorie
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Question
Problem 16.27
An exercise machine indicates that you have worked off 2.4 Calories in a minute-and-a-half of running in place.
Part A
What was your power output during this time? Give your answer in watts.
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Part B
What was your power output during this time? Give your answer in horsepower.
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Problem 16.27
An exercise machine indicates that you have worked off 2.4 Calories in a minute-and-a-half of running in place.
Part A
What was your power output during this time? Give your answer in watts.
P = WSubmitMy AnswersGive Up
Part B
What was your power output during this time? Give your answer in horsepower.
P = hpSubmitMy AnswersGive Up
Explanation / Answer
Power is energy divided by time, or the rate of exchange of energy.
2.4c/1.5min * 1.2 Wh/c * 60min/h = 115.2 W
a) P = 115.2 W
b)
One horsepower is equal to 746 watts.
P = 115.2/746 =0.15442 hp