Physics-Newton's Law of Cooling
NEET Physics Newton's Law of Cooling MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
What does Newton's Law of Cooling state about the rate of cooling of a body?
A
It is proportional to the excess temperature of the body over the surroundings.
B
It remains constant regardless of the surrounding temperature.
C
It increases with the volume of the body.
D
It is independent of the material properties of the body.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Newton's Law of Cooling states that the rate of cooling of a body is proportional to the excess temperature of the body over the surroundings, as indicated in the equation dQ/dt = -k(T2 - T1).
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