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In Newton's law of cooling `(d theta)/(dt)=-k(theta-theta_(0))` the constant `k` is proportional to .

A

A, the surface area of the body

B

S, the specific heat of the body

C

`1//m`, where m is the mass of the body .

D

e, the emissivity of the body.

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