The temperature of a tungsten filament rises by

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The temperature of a tungsten filament rises by 10%10\%, changing from TT to 1.1T1.1T. Approximately what is the percentage increase in the radiant power per unit area emitted by the filament? (a) 40\% (b) 46\% (c) 21\% (d) 33\%

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