How much heat per second does a runner gain just from radiation?

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The discussion revolves around the heat transfer experienced by a runner during jogging, specifically focusing on the heat produced and gained through radiation. The context includes the runner's energy output, surface area, and the surrounding air temperature.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the calculation of heat produced during jogging and the net heat gain from radiation. There are attempts to clarify the distinction between total power output and power output specifically due to radiation.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on focusing calculations specifically on radiation, while others express confusion regarding the results and the assumptions made, particularly concerning emissivity and the interpretation of the output values.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of neglecting conduction and uncertainty regarding the emissivity value used in calculations. The air temperature and its effect on heat absorption are also under consideration.

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Homework Statement


When jogging strenuously, an average runner of mass 68kg and surface area 1.85m^2 produces energy at a rate of up to 1300 W, 80% of which is converted to heat. The jogger radiates heat, but actually absorbs more from the hot air than he radiates away. At such high levels of activity, the skin's temperature can be elevated to around 33C instead of the usual 30C. (We shall neglect conduction) The only way for the body to get rid of this extra heat is by evaporating water (sweating). (a) How much heat per second is produced just by the act of jogging? (b) How much net heat per second does the runner gain just from radiation if the air temperature is 40C? (Remember that he radiates out, but the environment radiates back in.)


Homework Equations


P=σeAT^4

The Attempt at a Solution


(a) This one is easy, just multiply 1300W by 0.8 which gets me 1040W.
(b) Given P=σeAT^4, I solved for the heat per second radiated into the body by the air (I am pretty sure emissivity is 1, it didn't specify...):
P=(5.6704x10^-8)(1)(1.85m^2)(273.15K+40K)^4
=1008.777W

Clearly this is wrong because 1008.777-1040 gives you a loss of heat? The answer suggests there is a gain of 87.1W.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks.
 
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1040W is the total power output from the person, so this includes power output via sweating. Part b requires only the power output due to radiation, so you need to calculate this.
 
BruceW said:
1040W is the total power output from the person, so this includes power output via sweating. Part b requires only the power output due to radiation, so you need to calculate this.

In that case I get 1008W, but the answer is 87.1W?
 
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