Question

Name the two factors which affect the heat absorbing power of any substance.

Answer 1

Factors on which heat energy absorbed by a body depend are:

• Body's ability to retain heat, known as heat capacity. More the heat capacity of a body, more will it absorb heat energy.
• Color of the body. ...
• Temperature of the body.

Answer 2

Factors on which heat energy absorbed by a body depend are:

Body's ability to retain heat, known as heat capacity. More the heat capacity of a body, more will it absorb heat energy.

Color of the body.

Temperature of the body.