Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Surface area of a sphere is \(S = 4\pi r^2\). Differentiating with respect to time, \(\dfrac{dS}{dt} = 8\pi r\dfrac{dr}{dt}\).
Step 2: Find the radius
When \(S = 16\pi\): \(4\pi r^2 = 16\pi\), so \(r = 2\) cm.
Step 3: Solve for dr/dt
\[ 4\pi = 8\pi (2)\frac{dr}{dt} \Rightarrow \frac{dr}{dt} = \frac{4\pi}{16\pi} = 0.25 \text{ cm/s} \]
The value 0.5 comes from forgetting the factor 2 in 8 pi r, and 1 from using r = 0.5.
Final Answer:
The radius increases at 0.25 cm/s, option (B).
\[ \boxed{0.25 \text{ cm/s}} \]