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Which one of the following statements is not true about thermal radiations?

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All bodies emit thermal radiations at all temperatures

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Thermal radiations are electromagnetic waves

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Thermal radiations are not reflected from a mirror

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Thermal radiations travel in free space with a velocity of

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Solution

The correct option is C
Thermal radiations are not reflected from a mirror

Thermal radiations obey the laws of reflection.

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