For the oxidation of glucose, ΔHº = -2808 kJ/mol. If 25% of this energy is used for muscle work, how many grams of glucose are required for a 100 kg man to climb a 500-meter hill? (g = 10 m/s²)
Correct answer: D. 120 gm
- A. 100 gm
- B. 180 gm
- C. 200 gm
- D. 120 gm
Explanation
First, calculate the work done: W = mgh = 100 kg × 10 m/s² × 500 m = 500,000 J. The total chemical energy needed is 500,000 J / 0.25 = 2,000,000 J, or 2000 kJ. The mass of glucose required is (2000 kJ / 2808 kJ/mol) × 180 g/mol ≈ 128 g.
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