At rest, Tara's body uses about 7200 kJ of energy in a day.
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At rest, Tara's body uses about kJ of energy in a day. Her brain uses about one fifth of it. (a) How much energy does her brain use in a day? (b) How much in one hour?
Need a reminder? The key ideaShow
The forebrain (cerebrum) thinks and controls voluntary actions, and has the hunger centre. The medulla controls blood pressure, salivation and vomiting; the cerebellum keeps balance and posture. The skull, a fluid and the vertebral column protect the brain and the spinal cord.
The worked solution
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Per day. kJ.
Step 2. Per hour. kJ.
Answer: (a) kJ. (b) kJ.
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