A 4.0g slug moves at a speed of 3.0cm/min. much energy would the slug expend in climbing a plant stalk 16cm high? At what rate would this energy be expended? Finally, if the slug’s muscles are only 18% efficient, how much chemical energy must have been converted in order for the slug to climb the plant?

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A 4.0g slug moves at a speed of 3.0cm/min.  much energy would the slug expend in climbing a plant stalk 16cm high? At what rate would this energy be expended? Finally, if the slug’s muscles are only 18% efficient, how much chemical energy must have been converted in order for the slug to climb the plant?

Hiteshwari · Answer

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oobleck · Answer

work = energy = mgh time = distance/speed power = work/time chemical energy = energy/.18 watch the units