Fever Reduction Physics Simulation
Understanding Antipyretic Action Through Enhanced Evaporation
Current Temperature
101.0°F
Time Elapsed
0:00 min
Heat Lost
0 cal
Evaporation Rate
0.0 g/min
Physics Behind Fever Reduction
How Antipyretics Work
Antipyretic medications like aspirin enhance the body's natural cooling mechanism by increasing sweat production and evaporation rate, allowing more efficient heat dissipation.
Key Formulas
- Heat Lost: Q = m × c × ΔT
- Q = 30,000g × 1 cal/g/°C × 1.67°C = 50,000 cal
- Extra Evaporation: 50,000 cal ÷ 580 cal/g = 86.2g
- Rate: 86.2g ÷ 20 min = 4.3 g/min
Evaporative Cooling
Water evaporation is highly efficient at removing heat (580 cal/g). This simulation shows how a 30kg child's body temperature drops from 101°F to 98°F through enhanced evaporation.
Simulation Progress
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Target: 50,000 cal heat loss
100%
