Final answer:
The fuel consumption of a Boeing 737 in gallons per minute isn't provided in the materials given; however, typical usage is about 746.27 gallons of fuel per hour, or 12.44 gallons per minute, which does not match the given choices.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is asking about the fuel consumption of a 737 aircraft expressed in gallons per minute. The Boeing 737 is a commonly used airliner and its fuel usage might seem high on a per-minute basis. However, considering the context given in the information, we know that the energy used is mostly to combat air resistance, which remains relatively consistent no matter how many passengers are aboard. We do not have a specific value in the information provided to answer the question directly, so we will need to rely on additional information to provide an accurate response.
From industry knowledge, the fuel consumption of a Boeing 737 varies based on model and flight conditions but a commonly cited figure for fuel usage for a 737 is approximately 5,000 pounds of fuel per hour. Since there are about 6.7 pounds in a gallon of jet fuel, a 737 uses roughly 746.27 gallons of fuel per hour. Dividing this number by 60 to find the gallons per minute gives us approximately 12.44 gallons per minute, which doesn't directly correspond to any of the answer choices given (a) 50 gallons (b) 75 gallons (c) 100 gallons (d) 150 gallons. Since this doesn't match any of the choices, we may consider this question as potentially having incorrect answer choices or the need for more up-to-date or specific information in order to make a proper selection.