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.
The most likely true statement based on the given information is:
C. Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
Explanation:
According to the table, objects that produce light energy (such as the Sun's surface and a lit lightbulb) have higher temperatures compared to objects that do not produce light energy (such as a bouncing basketball or a fork sitting on a table). This suggests that the production of light is often accompanied by the production of heat energy. Therefore, it is likely that objects that produce light energy often also produce heat energy.
To determine which of the given statements is most likely true, we need to analyze the information provided in the table.
Looking at the table, we can observe that objects that produce light energy also have higher temperatures. The basketball and the fork, which do not produce light, have lower temperatures compared to the objects that produce light.
From this information, we can conclude that the statement "C. Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy" is most likely true. Producing light energy is often accompanied by generating heat energy.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.