Transmission Of Heat Question 220
Question: If the temperature of the sun (black body) is doubled, the rate of energy received on earth will be increased by a factor of
[CBSE PMT 1993; BHU 2003; RPMT 2004; CPMT 2004]
Options:
A) 2
B) 4
C) 8
D) 16
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Amount of energy radiated $ \propto $ (Temperature)4.