If a Piece of Iron Is Exposed to the Sun,its

question 33

Multiple Choice

If a piece of iron is exposed to the sun,its temperature rises until

• A)it is hot enough to reflect all the energy that strikes it.
• B)the heat absorbed exceeds its thermal capacity.
• C)the heat absorbed equals its thermal capacity.
• D)it loses and gains heat at the same rate.
• E)its temperature equals the temperature of its surroundings.

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