Conduction, Convection and Radiation
 

Conduction, Convection and Radiation problem 17


Two square sheets of metal of the same material, X and Y, are heated to the same temperature. The metal sheets are shown below.




Sheet Y is emitting more radiation than sheet X. Give the reason for this.


  • Dull black surfaces are better emitters of radiation.

  • White surfaces are better absorbers of radiation.

  • Dull black surfaces are better conductors of radiation

  • The surface area of Y is larger than that of X.


 

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