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Yes, that is EXACTLY what the sun always does.
The sun emits a near continuous spectrum from the far infrared through visible light through the far ultraviolet. It also emits some low levels of radio, microwave, x-ray, and gamma radiation.
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What type of energy does an element need to absorb to emit light?
Many different types of energy can do this. Heat will cause anything to emit blackbody radiation and if there is enough heat the blackbody radiation will overlap the visible light spectrum and the object will be incandescent. To emit light as a narrow spectral line requires raising electrons in the element to higher energy orbitals and allowing them to fall back, emitting photons. The type of energy that can do this can be of many sorts: light, chemical, electrical, etc.
How do telescopes and the electromagnetic spectrum work together to help us explore space?
Telescopes are used to observe and magnify images in outer space. The electromagnetic spectrum consists of many wavelengths, which constitute visible light, infrared, microwave, and X-ray radiation. Telescopes can be manufactured to view these certain types of radiation.
What type of solar radiation does the ozone layer absorb?
UV-C and UV-B, as most of the more energetic wavelengths are gone before the ozone layer. credit goes to ANSWERS
How many decibels does a fire engine emit?
60
Are neutrons and electrons in radioactive isotopes?
Because the structure of their nuclei is unstable: too many or too few neutrons, excess energy causing metastable state, etc. To get more stable they decay, emitting alpha, beta, and/or gamma radiation.
Does infrared radiation happen on Earth?
Yes - many things emit infrared radiation (IR), including toasters.
How is it possible for a single electron to produce so many different wavelengths and frequencies?
A single electron can produce different types of radiation. Radiation, frequency, and wavelength all rely on each other. If an electron can produce multiple types of radiation, it can also produce different wavelengths and frequencies, because the wavelengths and frequencies are dependent on the radiation type.
Which elements emit radiation in the visible part of the spectrum?
Radioactive elements such as radium or uranium emit radiation. There are three types of "radiation"; alpha particles (which are solitary electrons), beta particles (helium nuclei, consisting of two protons and two neutrons) and "gamma radiation", which is high-energy electromagnetic energy similar to light or X-rays.
What things are electromagnetic radiation emitting from?
Electromagnetic radiation is emitted from many different things. Some of the things that emit electromagnetic radiation are microwaves, x-rays and radios.
What is the process by which some substances spontaniously emit radiation?
All elements with an atomic number >83 are naturally radioactive
What is the primary visible color of an emission nebula?
Emission nebulae can emit photons of many wavelengths, but the predominant color is red. They can also emit blue and pink colors (which are also part of the Balmer series of the hydrogen atom).
What radiation can be ingested?
Radiation per se cannot be ingested Many radioactive compounds can be ingested These emit radiation. Iodine for example exists in a radioactive form that is ingested to treat certain thyroid conditions.
Do cell phones give off radiation when turned off?
If the radios are off in the phone then it wil emit no RF radiation.
Do all atoms have beta decay?
No. Many atoms do not decay at all. Many that do undergo alpha decay. A few atoms emit neutron radiation.
How can you prove that all living things on earth emit radiation?
There are many forms of radiation. The radiation people usually think of is the radiation associated with nuclear decay; the radiation that comes from an X-ray machine or a nuclear bomb. However, radiation includes thermal radiation. This is the emission of heat. Since almost all chemical reactions result in the production of heat, and the metabolism of any living creature is essentially a very complex inter-related series of chemical reactions, all living creatures emit radiation: Living creatures require food ---> Food is broken down into nutrients and absorbed (this is a chemical reaction) ---> Chemical reactions generally produce heat ---> Living creatures radiate heat ---> Living creatures emit radiation
Why is the electromagnetic spectrum such as radio waves used to study space?
Most stars and many other objects in space emit radio and microwave radiation. Even the big bag emitted electromagnetic radiation.
How do speed of different forms of light compare?
How many different forms of light do you have ? ? The speed of all wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation is the same, at least in vacuum.
