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1. Calculate the energy radiated in a minute by the window of a melting furnace having a 80 cm2 area when the furnace is at 11230 C. Take the Stefan-Boltzmann as σ = 5.67 × 10-8 J/(K4m2s). Round the answer to the nearest thousand.

  1. 38 000 J
  2. 105 000 J
  3. 433 000 J
  4. 2000 J

Correct Answer: B

2. Calculate the characteristic wavelength emitted by a melting iron piece if its surface temperature is 16000 C.

  1. 1548 nm
  2. 548 nm
  3. 1813 nm
  4. 813 nm

Correct Answer: A

3. Assuming that the energy delivered by the filament of a 40W bulb is entirely converted into thermal energy of radiation, calculate the filament's temperature if its surface area is 0.4 cm2. Take the Stefan-Boltzmann as σ = 5.67 × 10-8 J/(K4m2s).

  1. 765 K
  2. 1764 K
  3. 1776 K
  4. 2049 K

Correct Answer: D

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