Two identical metal plates and are initially at the same temperature
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Modern Physics · Modern Physics
Problem
Two identical metal plates P and Q are initially at the same temperature. Their absorptive powers for visible light are 0.8 and 0.2 respectively. When viewed in complete darkness at the same temperature, which plate will appear brighter to an observer? Justify your answer.