How Much Glucose Does a Person Metabolize Climbing a Mountain?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the mass of glucose metabolized by a 59.0-kg person climbing a mountain with a 1550m elevation gain. It notes that the work done in the climb is approximately four times the energy required to lift the weight vertically. Participants express confusion about how to begin the calculations, emphasizing the need to first determine the work done by the climber using basic physics principles. The enthalpy of formation for glucose is provided as a reference for energy calculations. The conversation highlights the intersection of biology and physics in understanding energy metabolism during physical exertion.
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Homework Statement



The metabolism of glucose, C6H12O6, yields Co2(g) and H2O(l) as products. Heat released in the process is converted to useful work with about 70% efficiency.

Calculate the mass of glucose metabolized by a 59.0-kg person in climbing a mountain with an elevation gain of 1550m . Assume that the work performed in the climb is about four times that required to simply lift 59.0 kg by 1550m .

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(enthalpy of formation of C6H12O6(s) is -1273.3 kJ/mol.)

The Attempt at a Solution



Im so confused with this question and i do not even know where to start...Any help will be appreciated...
 
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Start calculating amount of work done by climber. This is simple physics.
 
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