Suppose a human body's core internal temperature is 37.0°C, the skin temperature is 34.0°C, the thickness of the tissues between averages 0.95 cm, and the surface area is 1.435 m2. -Calculate the rate of heat conduction, in watts, out of the human body.

An Introduction to Physical Science
14th Edition
ISBN:9781305079137
Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Chapter5: Temperature And Heat
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 4FIB
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

Suppose a human body's core internal temperature is 37.0°C, the skin temperature is 34.0°C, the thickness of the tissues between averages 0.95 cm, and the surface area is 1.435 m2.

-Calculate the rate of heat conduction, in watts, out of the human body. 

Substances
Solids
Aluminum
Specific heat (c)
kcal/kg.C
0.215
J/kg°C
900
Concrete
840
0.20
Copper
387
0.0924
Glass
0.20
0.83
840
Human Body (37°C)
3500
Iron, steel
452
0.108
Liquids
Water
4186
1.000
Mercury
139
0.0333
Transcribed Image Text:Substances Solids Aluminum Specific heat (c) kcal/kg.C 0.215 J/kg°C 900 Concrete 840 0.20 Copper 387 0.0924 Glass 0.20 0.83 840 Human Body (37°C) 3500 Iron, steel 452 0.108 Liquids Water 4186 1.000 Mercury 139 0.0333
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Energy transfer
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
An Introduction to Physical Science
An Introduction to Physical Science
Physics
ISBN:
9781305079137
Author:
James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781938168000
Author:
Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs
Publisher:
OpenStax College
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology …
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology …
Physics
ISBN:
9781305116399
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:
9781133104261
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student…
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student…
Physics
ISBN:
9780078807213
Author:
Paul W. Zitzewitz
Publisher:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning