A blackbody has radiant power per unit area E at temperature T. If its temperature becomes T/2, what fraction of the original radiant power per unit area remains?

Options

  • A. 1/4
  • B. 1/8
  • C. 1/16
  • D. 1/32
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. 1/16

Detailed Explanation

The new-to-original ratio is (T/2)⁴/T⁴ = 1/16.