RRB Technician 2014 Ques 21

Question: A hot body will radiate heat most rapidly if its surface is

Options:

A) white and rough

B) white and polished

C) black and rough

D) black and polished

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Radiation is greater from a rough surface because its effective area is greater than its geometric area. Black colour is a good radiator. Hence, black and rough surface shall radiate heat rapidly.