A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same mass and finish are heated to a temperature of $200^{\circ} C$. Which of these objects will cool slowest, when left in air at room temperature?
  • A
    The sphere
  • B
    The cube
  • C
    The circular plate
  • D
    All will cool at same rate
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