Rankers Physics
Topic: Thermal Physics

Radiation energy corresponding to the temperature $T$ of the sun is $E$. If its temperature is doubled, then its radiation energy will be: (1990)
$32E$
$16E$
$8E$
$4E$

Solution:

According to Stefan's law, $E \propto T^4$. When temperature is doubled ($2T$), the energy becomes $E' \propto (2T)^4 = 16 T^4$. So, $E' = 16E$.

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