An Object at Temperature 227 ^$\circ$ C Radiates Energy at a Net Rate of R J/s

question 7

Multiple Choice

An object at temperature 227 ^$\circ$ C radiates energy at a net rate of R J/s. By what factor would the net rate of energy loss increase if the same object were at a temperature of 427 ^$\circ$ C? Assume the surrounding temperature is 0 ^$\circ$ C.

• A)4.1
• B)3.8
• C)12.5
• D)8.3
• E)6.7

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Definitions:

Continental Hot Spot

A region located within a continental landmass that exhibits volcanic activity due to a plume of hot material rising from beneath the Earth's crust.

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Afar Region

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Continental Hot Spot

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