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According to Newton's law of cooling, the heat energy lost per unit area of a body ...

According to Newton's law of cooling, the heat energy lost per unit area of a body depends on the
I. Surface area
II. Nature of the surface
III. Temperature of the surface
IV. Excess temperature over the surroundings
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  • A I and II only
  • B II and IV only
  • C I,II and III
  • D I, II and IV
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The rate of cooling of liduid according to Newton's law of cooling depends on:
- Temperature of the liquid
- Temperature of the enclosure
- The area of the exposed surface
- The nature and extent of the surface of the containing vessel

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