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The Earth emits longer wavelength infrared radiation because it absorbs sunlight and re-radiates it as heat. The Sun, on the other hand, emits shorter wavelength radiation in the form of visible light because it is much hotter than the Earth.

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Does earth emit higher energy radiation that the sun?

No, the Sun emits higher energy radiation than the Earth. The Sun emits a wide range of energy, including high-energy ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray radiation, while the Earth's radiation is primarily in the form of infrared and visible light.


Are the radiation wavelengths emitted by the sun longer than those emitted by the earth?

The radiation emitted by the Earth peaks around 10 microns, whereas that from the sun peaks under 1 micron. This is why Earth's radiation is referred to as longwave and solar radiation as shortwave, commonly. All objects emit radiation because all objects have a temperature. In fact, using Wien's Law you can very simply calculate the wavelength, lambda, of maximum emission: lamda(max) = c/T where c is a constant (2897) and T is the temperature of the emitting surface in Kelvin.


An object is warmer than its surroundings it will?

Release its heat energy until the object (system) and the surroundings are the same temperature.


What is the source of radiation for both earth's atmosphere and greenhouse?

The sun.


Is the temperature near the tropopause warmer than the temperature near the earth's surface?

No, the temperature near the tropopause is typically colder than the temperature near the Earth's surface. This is because the tropopause marks the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere, where temperature generally decreases with altitude due to the way gases in the atmosphere absorb and emit radiation.

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The wavelengths of radiation emitted by Earth are?

Earth emits radiation across a wide range of wavelengths, including infrared, visible light, and some ultraviolet. This radiation is primarily determined by the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere.


What kind of electromagnetic radiation do all warm bodies emit?

All warm bodies emit thermal radiation, which is a type of electromagnetic radiation that can be felt as heat. This radiation is a result of the movement of atoms and molecules within the body, and its intensity and wavelength depend on the temperature of the body.


When does the earth emit terrestrial radiation?

The Earth emits terrestrial radiation constantly, but the amount of radiation emitted depends on the temperature of the Earth's surface. Warmer objects emit more radiation than cooler objects, so the Earth emits the most terrestrial radiation during the day when it is exposed to sunlight.


What produces infrared radiation?

Infrared radiation is produced by objects that emit heat, such as the sun, fire, and warm bodies. It is a form of electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than visible light.


What type of radiation does P-32 emit?

The radioactive decay of Phosphorus-32 emits only betaparticles (i.e. electrons) with a halflife of slightly longer than two weeks. No electromagnetic radiation at all is emitted.


Do LCD TVs emit any radiation?

No, they do not. Because of the technology, LCD televisions emit far less energy than standard televisions and do not emit radiation.


Are the Earth's radiation wave larger than the suns?

Yes, they are longer. Longer wavelengths are lower energy.


Does sun emit micro waves?

Yes, the sun emits a wide range of electromagnetic radiation, including microwave radiation. Microwaves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than infrared light and shorter than radio waves.


Does the earth or the sun emit more infrared radiation?

The Earth emits more infrared radiation than the Sun. The Sun emits mostly visible light and ultraviolet radiation, while the Earth's surface absorbs this energy and reradiates it as infrared radiation due to its lower temperature.


What do all sources of infared radiation have in common?

All sources of infrared radiation emit electromagnetic waves with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves. This radiation is characterized by its ability to generate heat and be detected by infrared sensors.


Does earth emit higher energy radiation that the sun?

No, the Sun emits higher energy radiation than the Earth. The Sun emits a wide range of energy, including high-energy ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray radiation, while the Earth's radiation is primarily in the form of infrared and visible light.


Do LCD screen emit radiation?

An LED TV does emit radiation. However, the amount is very small and not considered harmful. The radiation from an LED television is much less than the radiation that was emitted from older television models.