MCQ
A hot body will radiate heat most rapidly if its surface is
  • A
    White & polished
  • B
    White & rough
  • C
    Black & polished
  • Black & rough

Answer

Correct option: D.
Black & rough
Black and rough surfaces are good absorber that's why they emit well. (Kirchoff's law).

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