Thermal radiation question. Please help me explain the theory

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The discussion centers on the principles of thermal radiation, specifically addressing the relationship between skin temperature and surrounding environment. It is established that when the skin is warmer than its surroundings, the body emits more energy than it absorbs, leading to cooling. The participants confirm the accuracy of this understanding, emphasizing the significance of temperature differences in thermal radiation theory.

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Thermal radiation question. Please help me explain the theory!

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I agree with your answer to part a). And I think you've also written the right answer for part b): "I know that since the skin is colder than the surroundings, the body will emit more engery than it absorbs and it will cool." I think this is what the question is looking for when it asked for the significance.

EDIT: woops, it should be that the skin is warmer than its surroundings. I'm guessing you just wrote colder by accident, because it looks like you understand the principles pretty well.
 


Yes, that was by accident!

Thanks for confirming!
 

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