Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)
Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305084766
Author: Saeed Moaveni
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 11, Problem 26P

(a)

To determine

Convert the Btu value of energy dissipated by an average adult person while driving a car for 3h into Calories.

(b)

To determine

Convert the Btu value of energy dissipated by an average adult person while sleeping for 8h into Calories.

(c)

To determine

Convert the Btu value of energy dissipated by an average adult person while walking at the speed of 3mph for 2h into Calories.

(d)

To determine

Convert the Btu value of energy dissipated by an average adult person while dancing for 2h into Calories.

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