$A$ solid cube and a solid sphere of the same material have equal surface area. Both are at the same temperature $120\ ^oC$,then:

  • A
    Both the cube and the sphere cool down at the same rate
  • B
    The cube cools down faster than the sphere
  • C
    The sphere cools down faster than the cube
  • D
    Whichever is having more mass will cool down faster

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