A runner can burn as many as 3,000 calories while running a marathon. Estimate the change in the mass of the runner due to this energy loss. Neglect other methods of mass loss. [1 cal = 4184 J]

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A runner can burn as many as 3,000 calories while running a marathon. Estimate the change in the mass of the runner due to this energy loss. Neglect other methods of mass loss. [1 cal = 4184 J]

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