Stefan-Boltzmann Law states that the total radiant heat energy emitted from a perfectly black body is proportional to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Stefan-Boltzmann Law states that the total radiant heat energy emitted from a perfectly black body is proportional to:
A. T^2
B. T
C. T^4
D. T^3
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Stefan-Boltzmann law dictates that the total energy radiated per unit surface area of a black body across all wavelengths per unit time (Emissive Power, E) is strictly directly proportional to the fourth power of the black body's thermodynamic (absolute) temperature. E = sigma * T^4, where sigma is the Stefan-Boltzmann constant.

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