Multiple Choice Question
The table describes the qualities of four objects.
Object Produces Light? Temperature (°C/°F)
a bouncing basketball no 20°C/68°F
the Sun's surface yes 5500°C/10,000°F
a lit lightbulb yes 250°C/482°F
a fork sitting on a table no 15°C/59°F
Which of the following is most likely true?
A.
Small objects produce more light than larger objects.
B.
Large objects produce less heat than smaller objects.
C.
Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
D.
Objects that do not produce light energy have high temperatures.
C. Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
C. Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
To answer this multiple-choice question, we need to analyze the information given in the table.
Let's go through each option:
A. Small objects produce more light than larger objects.
Based on the table, there is no clear correlation between the size of an object and its light production. So, we can eliminate option A.
B. Large objects produce less heat than smaller objects.
From the table, the Sun's surface has the highest temperature, indicating that larger objects can produce more heat. This contradicts option B, so it can be eliminated.
C. Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
Examining the table, we can see that the Sun's surface, a lit lightbulb, and even the basketball (although it does not produce light) have higher temperatures compared to the fork sitting on a table. This suggests that objects that produce light energy also tend to produce heat energy. Therefore, option C is the most likely answer.
D. Objects that do not produce light energy have high temperatures.
This statement is not supported by the information in the table. The fork sitting on a table does not produce light energy but has a lower temperature compared to the basketball. Hence, option D can be eliminated.
In summary, the most likely true statement based on the information provided is:
C. Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.