An athlete is given 
of glucose 
for energy. This is equivalent to 
of energy. The 
of this energy gained is utilized by the athlete for sports activities at the event. In order to avoid storage of energy, the weight of extra water he would need to perspire is 
(Nearest integer)
Assume that there is no other way of consuming stored energy.
Given: The enthalpy of evaporation of water is 
Molar mass of C, H&O are 12,1 and 
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Energy needed to perspire water 
Moles of water evaporated 
moles
Weight of water evaporated 
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