6.6.5

Absorption & Emission

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Absorption and Emission

The temperature of a body (object) depends on the rate of absorption of radiation and the rate of emission of radiation. The rates of absorption and emission can be affected by:

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External temperature

  • The external temperature that the body is exposed to.
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Surface area

  • The surface area of the body.
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Internal temperature

  • The internal temperature of the body.

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