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College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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An average car consumes about 5 L of gasoline a day, and the capacity of the
fuel tank of a car is about 50 L. Therefore, a car needs to be refueled once
every 10 days. Also, the density of gasoline ranges from 0.68 to 0.78 kg/L,
and its lower heating value is about 44,000 kJ/kg (i.e., 44,000 kJ of heat is
released when 1 kg of gasoline is completely burned). Suppose all the problems
associated with the radioactivity and waste disposal of nuclear fuels
are resolved, and a car is to be powered by U-235. If a new car comes
equipped with 0.1-kg of the nuclear fuel U-235, determine if this car will
ever need refueling under average driving conditions

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