A Certain Brand of Hot Dog Cooker Applies a Potential

question 56

Multiple Choice

A certain brand of hot dog cooker applies a potential difference (120 V) to opposite ends of the hot dog and cooks by means of the joule heat produced. If 60 kJ is needed to cook each hot dog, what current is needed to cook four hot dogs simultaneously in 3.0 min?

• A) 11 A
• B) 2.8 A
• C) 8.3 A
• D) 2.1 A
• E) 3.6 A

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Definitions:

Somatic Motor Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that transmits signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles, controlling voluntary movements.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that Controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands.

Dual Innervation

The characteristic of organs receiving impulses from both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, allowing for precise control.

Sympathetic Regulation

The process by which the sympathetic nervous system influences bodily functions, often leading to increased alertness and energy expenditure.