The rate of emission of radiation by a body does not depend upon the__________________?

Correct answer: D. Shape and porosity of the body

  • A. Wavelength of radiation
  • B. Surface temperature of the body
  • C. Nature of the surface
  • D. Shape and porosity of the body

Explanation

Radiation emission depends on wavelength, surface temperature and surface nature or emissivity. For a given emitting area, it is not fundamentally determined by the body's shape or porosity.

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