When an athlete perspires after running, he loses heat through
A
Evaporation
B
Conduction
C
Radiation
D
Convection
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When sweat evaporates from the surface of the skin, it absorbs heat from the body, effectively cooling the athlete down. Thus, evaporation is the primary way an athlete loses heat through perspiration.
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