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

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As the temperature of a radiating surface increases, a larger portion of the energy is radiated at shorter wavelengths, according to Wien's displacement law. Additionally, the total amount of energy emitted increases, as described by the Stefan-Boltzmann law.

As the Temperature of a Radiating Surface Is Increased ___________