RPST Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 10 of 30
How much faster does the human body lose heat in the water
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Direct Answer
Option C: 26
Thermal conductivity principles and marine survival physiology establish that unprotected human bodies lose body heat approximately 26 times faster in cold water than in dry air of identical temperature.
All Options
A
10
B
20
C
26
(Correct Answer)
D
36
Detailed Explanation & Context
Thermal conductivity principles and marine survival physiology establish that unprotected human bodies lose body heat approximately 26 times faster in cold water than in dry air of identical temperature.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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