Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

Three solid copper spheres, X, Y and Z, are heated to the same temperature. Sphere X has diameter $2d$ and a black surface. Sphere Y has diameter $d$ and a white surface. Sphere Z has diameter $2d$ and a white surface. Which row shows the sequence for the rate of emission of radiation?

  • Ahighest: X, second highest: Y, lowest: Z
  • Bhighest: X, second highest: Z, lowest: Y
  • Chighest: Z, second highest: X, lowest: Y
  • Dhighest: Z, second highest: Y, lowest: X

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