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When an object absorbs radiation it possesses more energy. That increased energy may have different results, depending on the particular nature of the specific object. The object may become warmer, or it may move faster, or it may expand, or it may exert increased pressure on the walls of its container, or some of the electrons in the atoms of which it's comprised may step up to higher orbitals.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoOne process will be photolysis
the breakdown of a molecule.
eg ozone being broken down when radiation hits it and and oxygen radical forms
O3 + hv --> O2 + O.
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∙ 9y agoAs radiation passes through a material it can be absorbed. When radiation from radioactive substances collides with neutral atoms or molecules these may become ionised.
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∙ 9y agoIt is stored as heat.
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Only about 50 percent of the solar energy directed toward earth penetrates directly to the surface. What happens to the rest of the radiation?
some of the radiation is absorbed in the atmosphere
What happens to the motion of molecules when they are heated?
What kind of radiation? Remember, Beta radiation is particles (electrons)and Alpha radiation is Helium nuclei.Some radiation will transfer energy to particles ... which may speed them up,it may heat them,it may cause fluorescence.
If an electron moves from a lower energy level to a higher energy level electromagnetic radiation is what?
"Absorbed"
What percent of radiation is absorbed?
The radiation that are absorbed are not all useful. Only the harmful ones are.
What are Two ways gases can affect radiation?
Gases absorb radiation and some is absorbed in the atmosphere :)
What happens to beta alpha and gamma radiation after they are emitted?
they are absorbed, depositing their energy in whatever absorbed them.
What happens to the thermal energy of a material when radiation is absorbed in a material?
The thermal energy increases.
Only about 50 percent of the solar energy directed toward earth penetrates directly to the surface. What happens to the rest of the radiation?
some of the radiation is absorbed in the atmosphere
What happens to most solar radiation when it reaches the surface of Earth what happens?
Most of the solar radiation is absorbed when it reaches the surface of the earth. Some of the solar radiation is also absorbed in the atmosphere.
Solar radiation that is not reflected by Earth's systems is absorbed This absorbed energy is then reradiates as what into space?
This absorbed energy is then re-radiated as heat
How do you measure absorbed dose?
Absorbed dose is the amount of radiation energy absorbed per kilogram of irradiated material.
What happens to 70 percent of radiation that comes to earth?
It is absorbed.
What are three changes of state during which energy is absorbed?
The three changes of state during which energy is absorbed is: conduction, convection, & radiation.
If the UV radiation from the sun is absorbed in the thermosphere, what happens to the temperature?
It decreases.
What happens to the motion of molecules when they are heated?
What kind of radiation? Remember, Beta radiation is particles (electrons)and Alpha radiation is Helium nuclei.Some radiation will transfer energy to particles ... which may speed them up,it may heat them,it may cause fluorescence.
What happens to solar energy when it reaches the earth is it absorbed reflected or scattered?
All three.Incoming solar radiation: 100%Reflected or scattered by the atmosphere: 6% : Absorbed by the atmosphere: 16%Continuing incoming solar radiation: 78%Reflected by clouds: 20% : Absorbed by clouds: 3%Continuing incoming solar radiation: 55%Reflected by the earth's surface: 4% : Absorbed by the earth's surface (lands and oceans): 51%
If an electron moves from a lower energy level to a higher energy level electromagnetic radiation is what?
"Absorbed"
