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Thermal Physics: Practice Problem & Solution

Which of the following is best close to an ideal black body: (2002)
Black lamp
Cavity maintained at constant temperature
Platinum black
A lump of charcoal heated to high temp.

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Thermal Physics. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Ferry's black body consists of a hollow double-walled sphere with a small opening. Radiation entering it suffers multiple reflections and gets absorbed. So a cavity maintained at constant temperature is the closest to an ideal black body.

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