Radiation — Describe

Question
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How does the rate of emission of infrared radiation from an object depend on its surface temperature and surface area?

Answer

The higher the surface temperature of an object, the greater the rate at which it emits infrared radiation. The larger the surface area of an object, the greater the rate at which it emits infrared radiation.

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