Suppose YOUR body temperature averages 98.6 F. 1. How much radiant energy in Wm^-2 is emitted from YOUR body?  2. What is the total radiant energy in W that is emitted from YOUR body? 3. At what wavelength does YOUR body emit the largest amount of radiant energy

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Suppose YOUR body temperature averages 98.6 F.

1. How much radiant energy in Wm^-2 is emitted from YOUR body? 

2. What is the total radiant energy in W that is emitted from YOUR body?

3. At what wavelength does YOUR body emit the largest amount of radiant energy? 

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