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Copy of Data Analysis and Interpretation (5/28/2026)

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Someone ate a large bowl of pasta containing high concentrations of complex carbohydrates.

When complex carbohydrates are digested they are broken down into simpler carbohydrates; glucose is an example of these. Glucose is an important energy source for the body.

The graph below shows the concentration of glucose in this person's body over a given period of time.
Question 1
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Use the graph to explain why it may be essential to eat pasta prior to running a marathon.

Question 2
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An hour before a marathon, a runner eats a bowl of pasta to provide energy for the race. They know that it takes around 2.5 hours to complete a marathon.

When should this person take glucose tablets during the marathon?

A group of students investigated how long it takes a 200 mL beaker of water to cool from 1000C to room temperature (20-22oC). The data is represented in the graph below.


Question 3
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What was the rate of cooling between 30 and 120 seconds?

Question 4
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Why do you think the rate of cooling slowed after 120 seconds?