An object will normally be a net radiator of energy when its temperature is
A)higher than its surroundings.
B)lower than its surroundings.
C)neither

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An object with a higher temperature than its surroundings will radiate more energy than it absorbs, making it a net radiator of energy. On the other hand, an object with a lower temperature than its surroundings will absorb more energy than it radiates, making it a net absorber of energy. Therefore, the correct option is A (higher than its surroundings).

An Object Will Normally Be a Net Radiator of Energy