Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
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Chapter 4 - Energy Analysis of Closed Systems - Problems - Page 204: 4-99

Answer

$\Delta m=6.46\ kg$

Work Step by Step

The extra energy consumption by Candy is given by: Energy content of butter: 35 Cal/teaspoon Yearly consumption: 4 teaspoons/day=1460 teaspoons/year. Therefore $\Delta E=213.95\ MJ$ The energy content of fat is 33.1 MJ/kg, hence the fat increase would be: $\Delta m=6.46\ kg$
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