Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
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Chapter 18 - Temperature, Heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 544: 54a

Answer

$801$ $W$

Work Step by Step

The formula for emitted energy is $\sigma \epsilon AT^4$. Assuming a human surface area of $1.7 $ $m^2$ and a body temperature of $37 ^{\circ} C$, we get $5.67 *10^{-8}*0.9*1.7*(310^4)$ = $801$ $W$.
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