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Why the temperature of all bodies remains constant at room temperature?

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Why the temperature of all bodies remains constant at room temperature?

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All bodies radiate as well as absorb radiation at room temperature, but their rate of emission and rate of absorption is the same, hence their temperature remains constant.  

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Chapter 3: Kinetic Theory of gases and Radiation - Very Short Answer

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SCERT Maharashtra Physics [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Kinetic Theory of gases and Radiation
Very Short Answer | Q 3

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