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It may be converted into heat (or cause chemical reactions to occur),

otherwise it remains radiant energy and escapes back into space.

Note that much of what stays as heat is converted back into infra-red radiation and lost into space at night.

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How much of the Sun's radiant energy is reflected by clouds or scattered by the atmosphere?

27%


Radiant energy is reflected back into space as these kind of rays?

Radiant energy is reflected back into space as infrared rays. These rays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum and are emitted by the Earth's surface after absorbing solar energy. While some of the energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and surface, a portion is radiated back into space, helping to regulate the planet's temperature.


Does Energy from the sun travels to earth as radiant energy?

Yes, energy from the sun reaches Earth primarily in the form of radiant energy, also known as solar radiation. This energy is in the form of electromagnetic waves, including visible light, infrared radiation, and ultraviolet radiation, which provide heat and light to our planet.


Is the moon the chief source of radiant energy?

No. The light we receive from the moon is reflected energy from the sun. The moon has very little radiant energy. All bodies above absolute zero radiate some energy, in the case of the moon it is a very small amount.


Describe what happens to solar energy that reaches the Earth?

Solar energy that reaches the Earth is either absorbed by the atmosphere, clouds, or surface of the Earth, leading to heating. Some solar energy is reflected back into space by clouds, the atmosphere, and the Earth's surface. This energy drives various processes on Earth, including weather patterns, photosynthesis in plants, and the water cycle.

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What happens to most of the sun radiant energy?

Most of the Sun's radiant energy is absorbed by Earth's atmosphere and surface, where it is then converted into heat. Some of it is reflected back into space by clouds and the Earth's surface.


Is wind a form of radiant energy?

No. Because wind consists of moving molecules of gas (matter), the energy involved is kinetic. However, wind ultimately has its source in the effects of radiant energy from the sun on the earth's surface and atmosphere..


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27%


What happens to the different kinds of radiant energy from the sun when it enters earth's atmosphere?

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What happens to temperature of the house as the suns radiant energy touches it?

The temperature of the house increases as the sun's radiant energy touches it. This is because the house absorbs the energy from the sun, converting it into heat.


What happens to the temperature of a house as the suns radiant energy touches it?

The temperature of the house increases as the sun's radiant energy is absorbed by the building materials. This happens because the materials absorb the sun's energy and convert it into heat, raising the temperature inside the house.


What happens to the thermal energy that is produced by composting?

That it advances decomposition, condenses into radiant heat, dissipates into the atmosphere and eliminates pathogens in the soil describes what happens to the thermal energy that is produced by composting. The thermal energy is seen as water vapor between the temperatures of 131 and 139 degrees Fahrenheit (55 and 65 degrees Celsius). It will cool down as macro- and micro-organisms complete their breakdown of carbon- and nitrogen-rich compostable material and dissipate unless condensed for use as radiant heat for water and in buildings and greenhouses.


The Earth's surface absorbs more radiant energy from the sun than the atmosphere?

Yes, the Earth's surface absorbs about 50% of the Sun's incoming solar radiation, while the atmosphere absorbs about 20%. The absorbed energy is then re-emitted by the Earth's surface as infrared radiation.


Does air allow radiant energy to pass through it?

Yes, air does allow radiant energy (such as sunlight) to pass through it. Radiant energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that can travel through a vacuum like space or through a medium like air. This is why we feel the warmth of sunlight on our skin even though there is air in the atmosphere.


What happens to the temperature of the house as the sun's radiant energy touches it?

The house's temperature increases as the sun's radiant energy touches it. This is because the house absorbs the energy, which causes its molecules to move faster and increases their kinetic energy, resulting in a rise in temperature.


What is the energy carried by an electromagnetic wave is called?

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Does radiant energy produce heat energy when it strikes matter?

To the extent to which the energy is absorbed, yes. Reflectivity and color determine how much energy is absorbed, but no matter can reflect 100% of the energy striking it. Some will be absorbed by the molecules.