Two black bodies $A$ and $B$ have equal surface areas and are maintained at temperatures $27^{\circ} C$ and $177^{\circ} C$ respectively. What will be the ratio of the thermal energy radiated per second by $A$ to that by $B$?

  • A
    $4: 9$
  • B
    $2: 3$
  • C
    $16: 81$
  • D
    $27: 177$

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