If I were in space, how long would it take to get hypothermia ( ΔT = -2 °C). Assume I am essentially just 70 kg of water (Csp = 4.184 J/gC) radiating as a perfect back-body radiator.

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If I were in space, how long would it take to get hypothermia ( ΔT = -2 °C). Assume I am essentially just 70 kg of water (Csp = 4.184 J/gC) radiating as a perfect back-body radiator.

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