MCQ
Which of the following statements is/are $CORRECT$ Correct option are

$(i)$ a body with large reflectivity is a poor emitter

$(ii)$ a brass tumbler feels much colder than a wooden tray on a chilly day

$(iii)$ the earth without its atmosphere would be inhospitably cold

$(iv)$ heating systems based on circulation of steam are more efficient in warming a building than those based on circulation of hot water

  • A
    $i$ and $ii$ only
  • B
    $i, ii$ and $iv$
  • C
    $i$ and $iv$ only
  • $i, ii, iii$ and $iv$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$i, ii, iii$ and $iv$
d
Based on thermal conductivity

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