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the state of glowing while at a high temperature, caused by electrons in vibration atoms and molecules that are shaken in and out of their stable energy levels, emitting radiant energy in the process. The peak frequency of radiant energy is proportional to the absolute temperature of a heated substance
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoSomething that is incandescent emits light and/or heat. Like in "Why does the sun really shine?" (by They Might Be Giants), "the sun is a miasma of incandescent plasma..."
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∙ 11y agoIncandescence is the emission of visible light by a body, caused by its high temperature. (freedictionary)
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Why is there a yellow flame on the Bunsen burner?
The yellow color is from the incandescence of not burned soot particles.
What does meteroite mean?
A meteor is the flash of light caused when a space rock passes into the Earth's atmosphere and is heated to incandescence by friction and compressive heating. If the space rock is not destroyed, the rock fragment that hits the ground is called a "meteorite".
What does the word exercise science mean?
what the term exercise mean
Why does molten rock turn red?
Molten rock glows red because it is extremely hot. Glowing due to high temperature is called incandescence.
What does the term consistent mean?
Repetitive
Does electric bell not exhibit incandescence?
Yes, it does not exhibit incandescence if it is working properly.
What is the term for a metiorite which enters earths atmosphere?
The streak of light across the sky caused when a space rock falls through the atmosphere and is heated to incandescence is a "meteor".
What is the process of making light from heat called?
Incandescence
What is luminiscence?
light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures
What are some 13 letter words for fire?
conflagration, incandescence, scintillation
What has the author Armelle Hauteloire written?
Armelle Hauteloire has written: 'Incandescence'
What are some differences of incandescence and bioluminescence?
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Why the lamp lights up?
Incandescence of a finely coiled tungsten wire.
What rhymes with essence?
AnswersentencePubescence, evanescence, incandescence, presence, coalescence, depressants...Did you mean essence?Crescents, decendents, lessons, dependence, defense, scents... It really just depends how flexible your style is.
What is the mathamatical term for mean?
The mathematical term for "mean" is "mean".The popular, or colloquial term for "mean" is "average".
What is the scientific explanation for meteors?
Space debris striking the Earth's atmosphere and heating to incandescence.
Why is there a yellow flame on the Bunsen burner?
The yellow color is from the incandescence of not burned soot particles.
