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Question When considering human metabolism in terms of the 1st Law of Thermodynamics, which of the following represents the metabolic rate?
1) ΔU / Δt
2) ΔQ / Δt
3) W / Δt
4) ΔW / Δt
5) U / Δt | |
Answer ΔU/Δt | |
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| KillGorack | 2023-07-12 18:59:54 | When considering human metabolism in terms of the 1st Law of Thermodynamics, the metabolic rate is typically represented by the formula: ΔU / Δt In this formula, ΔU represents the change in internal energy of the system (in this case, the human body), and Δt represents the change in time. The metabolic rate, often expressed in units such as watts (W) or calories per unit time, reflects the rate at which energy is being transformed or produced within the body. Option 2) ΔQ / Δt represents the rate of heat transfer, which may not solely capture the overall metabolic rate. Option 3) W / Δt represents the rate of work done, which may be a component of the overall metabolic rate but does not encompass all energy transformations. Option 4) ΔW / Δt represents the rate of change of work, which may not provide a comprehensive view of the overall metabolic rate. Option 5) U / Δt represents the average internal energy over time, which does not directly represent the metabolic rate. Therefore, the most appropriate representation of the metabolic rate in this context is: ΔU / Δt. |
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