Question

What is the average metabolic rate in watts of a man who metabolizes 10,500 kJ of food energy in one day?

a) 121.5 W
b) 135.0 W
c) 148.5 W
d) 162.0 W

Answer 1

The average metabolic rate of a man who metabolizes 10,500 kJ of food energy in one day is 121.5 W.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the average metabolic rate in watts, we need to convert the food energy from kilojoules (kJ) to joules (J) and then divide it by the number of seconds in a day. 10,500 kJ is equivalent to 10,500,000 J. There are 86,400 seconds in a day, so the average metabolic rate in watts is 121.5 W.