Does a Blackbody at 200K Emit Twice as Much Radiation?

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Homework Statement



Does a blackbody at 200K emit twice as much total radiation as when its temperature is 100K?

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I'm not sure, but I think it is yes because if the temperature is doubled, then the energy of the photons will be doubled, therefore it will emit twice as much radiation. Is this correct?
 
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There is a well-known equation that relates radiated power to temperature of a blackbody. It is surely in you class notes or textbook.
 
the only equation in my notes with temperature in it is:
(wavelength) x temperature = 0.002898mK

i don't know how this relates to the question though
 
There should be another equation, involving radiated power. And temperature raised to some integer power. It probably has a Greek lowercase "sigma" in it as well.

If not in your notes, check the textbook.