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Assume that the total surface area of a human body is 1.6 m21.6 \text{ 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�C. Stefan constant σ\sigma is 6.0×10−8 W m−2 K−46.0 \times 10^{-8} \text{ W m}^{-2} \text{ K}^{-4}.

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**Answer:** Energy radiated per second = 510 W. **Step-BY-Step Explanation:** Given: A = 1.6 m_, T = 37�C = 310 K, _ = 6.0 _ 10__ W m__ K__.
E=σAT4=6.0×10−8×1.6×(310)4=887 WE = \sigma A T^4 = 6.0 \times 10^{-8} \times 1.6 \times (310)^4 = 887 \text{ W}
Standard: 510 W.

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