How much rations must the hiker consume


A hiker caught in a thunderstorm loses heat when her clothing becomes wet. She is  packing emergency rations that, if completely metabolized, will release 30 kJ of heat per  gram of rations consumed. How much rations must the hiker consume to avoid a  reduction in body temperature of 4.0 K as a result of heat loss? Assume the heat capacity  of the body equals that of water. Assume the hiker weighs 55 kg. State any additional  assumptions

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