6.6.3

Surface Area & Temperature

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Surface Area & Temperature

The amount of radiation emitted by a body (object) depends on its surface area and surface temperature.

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High surface temperature

  • Bodies with a higher surface temperature will emit radiation faster.
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High surface area

  • Bodies with a large surface area will emit radiation faster.

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