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Assume that the total surface area of a human body is $1-6 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$ and that it radiates like an ideal radiator. Calculate the amount of energy radiated per second by the body if the body temperature is $37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Stefan constant $\sigma$ is $6 \cdot 0 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~W} \mathrm{~m}^{-2} \mathrm{~K}^{-4}$.
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6 \, m^2$, the body temperature $T = 37^{\circ}C = 310 \, K$, and the Stefan constant $\sigma = 6.0 \times 10^{-8} \, W \, m^{-2} \, K^{-4}$. Show more…
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