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AP Physics 1
3.5 Power
3.4 Conservation of Energy
3.3 Potential Energy
3.2 Work
3.1 Translational Kinetic Energy
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A typical \(68\text{-kg}\) person can maintain a steady mechanical power output of \(480\,\text{W}\) on a bicycle. Approximately how many Calories are “burned” when the person rides a bicycle for \(15\) minutes? A typical energy efficiency for the human body is \(25\%\), which takes into account the release of thermal energy. Use \(1\,\text{Cal} = 4184\,\text{J}\).

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