Question

Black and dull surfaces absorb less radiation.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. The transfer of heat that does not require any medium between a hot and cold body is called radiation.
2. In radiation heat travel in the form of waves from hot objects.
3. All bodies absorb and emit heat.
4. The amount of radiation absorbed by an object depends on three factors, the color and texture of the surface, surface temperature, and the surface area of the body.
5. Dark and dull surfaces are good absorbers of radiation than shiny surfaces.

Thus, the given statement is false.