When a woman runs, the primary energy conversion that occurs is the transformation of chemical energy from the food she has consumed into kinetic energy (the energy of motion) and thermal energy (heat). Initially, the body's muscles convert stored chemical energy (in the form of adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, derived from food) into mechanical energy to power the movement of her legs and body. Some of this energy is also lost as heat due to metabolic processes. Therefore, the main energy conversion happening during running is from chemical energy to kinetic and thermal energy.
A woman runs as shown.
What main energy conversion occurs?
1 answer
1 answer