Which of the Following Statements About Thermal Radiation Is Always

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about thermal radiation is always true?

• A)All the light emitted by hot object has higher energy than the light emitted by a cooler object.
• B)A hot object emits more radiation per unit surface area than a cool object.
• C)A hot object produces more total infrared emission than a cooler object.
• D)A cold object produces more total infrared and radio emission per unit surface area than a hot object.

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