Physics 5054 · O Level · Radiation

Radiation — practice question

A metal box has four distinct surfaces: dull black, shiny black, dull silver and shiny silver. The box is filled with boiling water so that all four surfaces are at the same temperature. A sensor measures the amount of radiation from each surface. Which surface emits the least radiation and which surface emits the most radiation?

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