Question

A horse is working steadily, providing 750 WW of output power. How much food energy does the horse need to work for 1 hour, to the nearest MJMJ

Answer 1

2.7MJ

Step-by-step explanation:

Power is expressed according to the formula

Power = work done/Time

The energy required is also known as the work done

Given

Power = 750Watts

Time = 1hr = 3600secs

Substitute the given values into the formula

750 = work done/3600

Work done = 750×3600

Work done = 2,700,000Joules

Convert to megajoules

Since

1MJ = 10^6Joules

x = 2.7×10^6Joules

Cross multiply

10^6x = 2.7×10^6

x = 2.7×10^6/10^6

x = 2.7

Hence the amount of energy absorber by the food in MJ is 2.7MJ