A solid cube and a solid sphere of identical material and equal masses are heated to the same temperature and left to cool in the same surroundings. Then,

  • [KVPY 2009]
  • A

    the cube will cool faster because of its sharp edges

  • B

    the cube will cool faster because it has a larger surface area

  • C

    the sphere will cool faster because it is smooth

  • D

    the sphere will cool faster because it has a larger surface area

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