The distribution of radiation emitted by a blackbody (i.e.,its spectrum)depends on which one of the following properties of the blackbody?
A) the volume of the blackbody
B) the temperature
C) the chemical composition
D) the surface area of the blackbody

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The spectrum of a blackbody depends on its temperature. This is described by Planck's law, which shows that the intensity of radiation emitted at each wavelength is directly proportional to the temperature of the blackbody.

The Distribution of Radiation Emitted by a Blackbody (I