NEET2006PhysicsThermal Properties of MatterActual
Three objects coloured black, gray and white can withstand hostile conditions upto 2800^ C . These objects are thrown into a furnace where each of them attains a temperature of 2000^ C . Which object will glow brightest?
Options
- AThe white object
- BThe black object
- CAll glow with equal brightness
- DGray object.
Correct answer
B. The black object
Step-by-step solution
Black object. That which can absorb maximum can also emit maximum. (Kirchhoff's law).