Question 13

(Multiple Choice)

The Benedict-Atwater whole body calorimeter


A) Determined the energy content of human wastes
B) Established that humans obey the Second Law of Thermodynamics
C) Allowed determination of the energy equivalence of chem ical and mechanical work
D) Gave data that allowed calculation of the Atwater factors
E) Gave a value for the conversion of calories to joules

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