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A study finds that the metabolic rate of mammals is proportional to m14, where m is the total body mass. By what factor does the metabolic rate of a 70.0-kg human exceed that of a 6.11-kg cat?

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Chapter1: Introduction: The Nature Of Science And Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17PE: State how many significant figures are proper in the results of the following calculations: (a)...

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