Which of the following surfaces is the best emitter of thermal radiation?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following surfaces is the best emitter of thermal radiation?
  1. Shiny metal
  2. White paint
  3. Black paint
  4. Glass

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following surfaces is the best emitter of thermal radiation?
  • Step 1: Understand what thermal radiation is. It is the energy emitted by a surface in the form of heat.
  • Step 2: Learn about emissivity. Emissivity is a measure of how well a surface emits thermal radiation compared to a perfect black body.
  • Step 3: Know that a black surface has the highest emissivity, meaning it is the best at emitting thermal radiation.
  • Step 4: Compare different surfaces. Surfaces that are darker and more matte tend to emit more thermal radiation than shiny or light-colored surfaces.
  • Step 5: Conclude that a black surface is the best emitter of thermal radiation.
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