Which of the following would lose heat faster?
A) an obese person
B) a tall, thin person

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A tall, thin person would lose heat faster than an obese person because they have a higher surface area to volume ratio. This means that more of their body is exposed to the colder environment, which facilitates heat loss. In contrast, an obese person has a smaller surface area to volume ratio, which means less of their body is exposed and heat loss is slower.

Which of the Following Would Lose Heat Faster