The average American daily diet consists of 2,400 kilocalories. A kilocalorie contains 4814 J. Assume that this daily intake of kilocalories is completely metabolized at a uniform rate over a 24 hour period. What is the average power generation of the average American over the 24 hour period? Report your answer in units watts (W).

The average American daily diet consists of 2,400 kilocalories. A kilocalorie contains 4814 J. Assume that this daily intake of kilocalories is completely metabolized at a uniform rate over a 24 hour period. What is the average power generation of the average American over the 24 hour period? Report your answer in units watts (W).

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The average American daily diet consists of 2,400 kilocalories. A kilocalorie contains 4814 J. Assume that this daily intake of kilocalories is completely metabolized at a uniform rate over a 24 hour period. What is the average power generation of the average American over the 24 hour period? Report your answer in units watts (W).

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