As the temperature of a radiating surface is increased ________.
A)the total amount of energy emitted increases
B)a larger portion of the energy is radiated at longer wavelengths
C)a larger portion of the energy is radiated at shorter wavelengths
D)both A and B
E)both A and C

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As the temperature of a radiating surface is increased, the total amount of energy emitted increases (choice A) and a larger portion of the energy is radiated at shorter wavelengths (choice C). Therefore, both choices A and C are correct, making choice E the best answer.

As the Temperature of a Radiating Surface Is Increased ________