Solution 2011: Q3

3) Two spherical balls of same material and surface finish have their diameters in the ratio of 2 : 1. Both are heated to same
temperature and allowed to cool by radiation. Rate of cooling of big
ball as compared to smaller one will be in the ratio of
Solution:

Rate of heat transfer by radiation = A x T4

Temperature is same for both spheres
A = Surface area
Surface area of sphere = d2
Cooling rate of big sphere / Cooling rate of small sphere = d2 big / d2 small

Hence cooling rate will takes place in the ratio of 4 : 1