If the total surface area of a human body is 1.15 m^2 and the surface temperature is 37.0°C, find the net rate of radiation of energy from the body if the surroundings are at a temperature of 21.0°C. Assume e=1.
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We need to use the Stefan-Boltzmann law, which states that the net rate of radiation of energy from a body is proportional to the fourth power of its absolute temperature and its surface area. The formula is: Q = σA(T^4 - T_s^4) where Q is the net rate of Show more…
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