A human body generates heat at the rate of about 100. W (1 W = 1 J
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A human body generates heat at the rate of about 100. W (1 W = 1 J · s–1).
(a) At what rate does your body heat generate entropy in your surroundings, taken to be at 20. °C?
(b) How much entropy do you generate each day?
(c) Would the entropy generated be greater or less if you were in a room kept at 30. °C?
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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight
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