Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - The Laws of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 439: 16

Answer

5.3 kg, or about 12 pounds.

Work Step by Step

Looking at table 15–2, we see that if, every day one hour of sleeping is replaced by light activity, the person will burn an additional energy, in joules, of (230W-70W)(3600 s). Calculate the mass lost in 365 days. $$M=(160\frac{J}{s})(3600s)(365)\frac{1kg\;fat}{4\times 10^7J}\approx5.3kg$$ This is a weight of about 12 pounds.
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