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The answer is Radiant energy. Infrared light has properties of radiant energy in the form of either a wave or a particle, but not both at the same time, depending on how you look at it.

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Why does my Compact fluorescent lamp spark inside lamp when I turn it off?

sparks occur when the electrons are excited. This can happen by givong energy to electrons. Instead of city voltage, the magnetic fields or electromagnetic waves in air could give that energy.


Do chemical reactions give out energy in the form of heat light or sound?

Yes, chemical reactions can give out energy in the form of heat, light, or sound. This energy is released due to the breaking and forming of chemical bonds during the reaction.


Is infrared radiation more energetic than visible radiation?

No. Infrared (IR) light is longer wavelength (lower frequency) light and is of lower electromagnetic energy than shorter wavelength (higher frequency) ultraviolet (UV) light. Note that our skin "senses" infrared light (which we normally think of as heat) in a different way than it does ultraviolet light. This may account for the difference in the way it "feels" when we're exposed to light of the two energies. To be clear, ultraviolet light has higher energy photon for photon than infrared light. If both are absorbed by the skin, the reaction of the skin will be slightly different, but the energy imparted to the skin will be greater with the UV light that the IR light.


When an electron returns to its resting state does it give out energy in the form of a photon?

Yes, when an electron returns to its resting state it can release energy in the form of a photon. This process is known as emission of light.


What do atoms of group 17 elments give off when they gain electrons?

Atoms of group 17 elements (halogens) give off energy in the form of light when they gain electrons. This process is known as electron capture, which releases energy as the electron moves to a lower energy level.

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What kind of energy does a heat lamp give?

A heat lamp gives off radiant energy in the form of infrared light. This energy is absorbed by objects and surfaces, warming them up by increasing the kinetic energy of their molecules.


What energy does the infrared light give off?

Infrared light doesn't "give off" energy; in this case, it IS the energy.


Warm objects give off?

Electromagnetic radiation, mostly in the form of infrared (which humans feels as heat).


Which light bulbs give off very little energy as infrared rays?

LED light bulbs give off very little energy as infrared rays compared to incandescent light bulbs or halogen light bulbs. LEDs are more efficient at converting energy into visible light, resulting in lower heat output in the form of infrared rays.


What type of energy does the sun give?

The sun gives off electromagnetic energy in the form of sunlight, which includes visible light, infrared radiation, and ultraviolet radiation. This energy is essential for life on Earth as it provides warmth and drives photosynthesis in plants.


What energy do all objects give off?

All objects give off thermal energy, also known as heat, in the form of infrared radiation. Thermal energy is a result of the motion of the atoms and molecules that make up the object.


Why does infrared waves give off the most energy?

Infrared waves give off more energy because they have longer wavelengths compared to visible light and ultraviolet waves. This longer wavelength means that each photon of infrared radiation carries less energy, but there are more photons present per unit of energy, leading to higher overall energy output.


Does the earth give off radiation?

Yes, the Earth does give off radiation in the form of heat. This radiation is primarily in the form of thermal infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface in response to solar energy absorbed during the day.


Can you give me example of light energy?

light in a microwave, infrared light, and gamma rays.


What do all objects give off?

All objects give off thermal radiation.


Does a light bulb give off radiant or thermal energy?

THe light bulb emits light while in the process heat in the infrared spectrum is emitted.


What forms of an energy does an lamps give out?

The answer is Radiant energy. Infrared light has properties of radiant energy in the form of either a wave or a particle, but not both at the same time, depending on how you look at it.