An Inventor Develops a Stationary Cycling Device by Which an Individual,while

question 29

Multiple Choice

An inventor develops a stationary cycling device by which an individual,while pedaling,can convert all of the energy expended into heat for warming water.How much mechanical energy is required to increase the temperature of 200 g of water (enough for 1 cup of coffee) from 22°C to 96°C? (1 cal = 4.186 J,the specific heat of water is 4 186 J/kg⋅°C)
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• A) 62,000 J
• B) 31,000 J
• C) 16,000 J
• D) 1,000 J
• E) ​15 J

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