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

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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