Heat Loss From Sweating: Weight & Evaporation

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The discussion focuses on calculating heat loss from sweating using the latent heat of vaporization. The key formula involves the weight of the person and the weight of the sweat evaporated. The latent heat of vaporization for water is approximately 2260 kJ/kg, which is essential for determining the total energy lost through sweating. By multiplying the mass of sweat by this value, one can accurately quantify the heat loss experienced by an individual throughout the day.

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How can I determine the heat loss of person from sweating when given the weight of the person and the weight of the amount of sweat that was evaporated throughout the day?
 
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From the energy needed to turn a mass liquid water into water vapour = latent heat of vapourisation
 

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