The absolute temperature of a body is raised from to while its surface area remains…

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Problem

The absolute temperature of a body is raised from

300\,\text{K}

600\,\text{K}

while its surface area remains unchanged. By what factor does the power radiated per unit area change? (a)

32

(b)

16

(c)

4

(d)

8