According to the Stefan-Boltzmann law, the power radiated by a black body is proportional to:

1. A $T$
2. B $T^2$
3. C $T^3$
4. D $T^4$ Correct answer

Solution

$P = \sigma A T^4$ (Stefan-Boltzmann law).

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Thermodynamics · Topic: Heat Transfer

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