Object Produces Light? Temperature (°C/°F)
a bouncing basketball no 20°C/68°F
the Sun's surface yes 5500°C/10,000°F
a lit lightbulb yes 250°C/482°F
a fork sitting on a table no 15°C/59°F
Which of the following is most likely true?
A.
Small objects produce more light than larger objects.
B.
Large objects produce less heat than smaller objects.
C.
Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
D.
Objects that do not produce light energy have high temperatures.
1 answer
The statement that is most likely true based on the provided table is:
C. Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
This is supported by the data in the table, which shows that both the Sun's surface and a lit lightbulb produce light and also have high temperatures.
