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A solid cube and a solid sphere have equal surface areas. Both are at the same temperature of `120^(@)C`. Then :

A

both of them same temperature of `120^(@)C`. Then :

B

the cube will cool down faster than the sphere

C

the sphere will cool down faster than the cube

D

whichever of the two is heavier will cool down faster

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The correct Answer is:
A

Since both have same temp. and same surface area. So they will cool at same rate.
Correct choice is (a).
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