The unit of Stefan's constant $\sigma$ is

  • A
    $W\,m^{-2}\,K^{-1}$
  • B
    $W\,m^2\,K^{-4}$
  • C
    $W\,m^{-2}\,K^{-4}$
  • D
    $W\,m^{-2}\,K^4$

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