If one sample of food contains 200 calories and another contains 300 calories, which statement applies?
a. the200 calorie food contains more potential energy than the 300 calorie food
b. The 200 calorie food contains less potential energy the 300 calorie food***
c. The 200 calorie food contains the same potential energy as the 300 calorie food
d. The potential energy of both foods cannot be determined unless they are combusted in a calorimeter
D
D
B
B
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To determine which statement applies, we need to understand the concept of potential energy and how it relates to calories in food.
Calories in food represent the amount of energy stored in that food. Potential energy refers to the energy stored in an object based on its position or chemical composition.
In this case, the number of calories provides an indication of the potential energy contained in the food. The more calories, the greater the potential energy.
Given that the sample of food contains 200 calories and another contains 300 calories, we can conclude that the food with 300 calories has more potential energy. Therefore, the correct statement is:
b. The 200 calorie food contains less potential energy than the 300 calorie food
By comparing the number of calories, we can determine the relative potential energy of different food samples.
B is correct
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D
B
B