Question

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Temperature of a body is directly proportional to________

Answer 1

Hint: Everyone’s “normal” body temperature is not the same. For a typical adult, body temperature can vary from 97 F to 99 F. Babies and children have a little higher range, i.e., 97.9 F to 100.4 F.

Complete Answer:
The temperature of a body is directly proportional to the amount of thermal energy generated in the body. Depending on the activity and environment, the human body dissipates between 290 and 3800 kilojoule of thermal energy per hour. It translates into 80-1050 Watts of power. The body converts chemical energy from the food consumed into heat to sustain metabolism and work. The harder the body exercises or works, the greater the need to emanate heat occurs. The body does this in order for the body to maintain thermal balance.

Note:
The amount of heat transferred is directly proportional to the temperature change whereas the amount of heat transferred is also directly proportional to the mass. Hypothermia is when your body temperature goes below 95 F.