An Object Will Normally Be a Net Radiator of Energy

question 34

Multiple Choice

An object will normally be a net radiator of energy when its internal energy is

• A)more than that of its surroundings.
• B)less than that of its surroundings.
• C)neither of these,because internal energy is not temperature.

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