Physics 5054 · O Level · Radiation

Radiation — practice question

Which statement relating to thermal radiation is correct?

  • AIn a vacuum, thermal radiation travels at the speed of light.
  • BThermal radiation is a longitudinal wave.
  • CThermal radiation travels as an ultra-violet wave.
  • DWhite surfaces are better emitters of thermal radiation than black surfaces.

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