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If you're talking about "shortwave" as in "shortwave radio", we might as well stop right here; color has nothing to do with it. Otherwise, it's a little more complicated than it sounds because of the way vision works. The shortest waves of visible light are those at the violet end of the spectrum. An object that absorbs violet light will probably appear greenish, though depending on what other wavelengths it absorbs it could appear to be pretty much any color other than violet.
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What are nuclear reactors made from?
Reactors are typically made from concrete,steel and lined with lead, the combination of these materials and built into a strong shape(bullet shaped or spherical shaped etc..) make up a nuclear reactor, these materials also absorb the radiation produced inside the nuclear reactor(lead absorbs gamma radiation and concrete absorbs neutron radiation).
An example of a man made source of radiation is?
diagnostic radiation
Does asphalt absorb heat?
Yes, because black is the color that makes things more combustible or absorb heat faster
What is a radiation thickness gauge?
A radiation thickness gauge is a device used to measure the thickness of materials, typically in industrial applications, by utilizing ionizing radiation. It works by emitting radiation through the material and detecting the amount of radiation that passes through; the attenuation of radiation corresponds to the thickness of the material. These gauges are commonly used in industries such as metal manufacturing, paper production, and construction to ensure quality control and consistency in product thickness. Safety measures are essential when using these gauges due to the potential hazards associated with ionizing radiation.
How is light and Radiation connected?
Light is a form of radiation. Radiation is an emanation of energy from a body, that can pass through a vacuum unaffected. it travels in a straight line, and is only slightly affected by gravity. A black hole obviously will, with its massive gravity well, affect all forms of light and radiation. Heat, light particles (photons) and radiation particles (alpha, beta, and gamma) are all forms of radiation, among other more exotic forms.
How do greenhouse gases absorb shortwave radiation?
Greenhouse gases absorb shortwave radiation by allowing it to pass through the Earth's atmosphere and reach the surface. Once the radiation hits the surface, it is absorbed and re-emitted as longwave radiation. Greenhouse gases then trap this longwave radiation, preventing it from escaping back into space and causing the Earth's temperature to rise.
What percent of the suns heat can can clouds absorb on a cloudy day?
About 6% of the shortwave energy that comes from the sun is actually absorbed by clouds on a cloudy day.
Visible and shortwave radiation heat Earth?
Yes it is. Visible light or Shortwave are radiation and it contain energy, when these radiation hit earth surface some fraction of radiation is absorb and transform from radiation energy to thermal energy.
Why do dark colors absorb more heat than lighter ones?
Dark colors absorb more electromagnetic radiation; pale colors reflect more electromagnetic radiation.
What is the greenhouse gas that absorbs the sun's incoming shortwave radiation?
No greenhouse gas absorbs the sun's incoming shortwave radiation. All the greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, nitrous oxide, CFCs etc) absorb the outgoing longwave infrared radiation from the warmed surface of the earth.
What is the relationship between shortwave radiation and time of day?
The relationship between the shortwave radiation and the time of the day is that both depend with the latitude.
What colours absorb most radiation?
Dark colors such as black absorb more radiation than lighter colors because they absorb a wider range of wavelengths. This is why wearing dark clothing in the sun can make you feel hotter compared to wearing lighter colors.
Is the earths radiation shortwave or longwave?
Earth's radiation is primarily longwave. Shortwave radiation from the sun enters the Earth's atmosphere, where some is absorbed and re-radiated as longwave radiation. This longwave radiation is what is emitted back out into space.
What happens to the shortwave radiation that reaches Earth's surface and is not reflected?
The shortwave radiation that reaches Earth's surface and is not reflected is absorbed by the surface, warming it up.
What region with shortwave and longwave solar radiation?
The equatorial region typically receives higher amounts of shortwave solar radiation due to more direct sunlight throughout the year. Polar regions receive lower amounts of shortwave radiation but can experience higher levels of longwave radiation due to the reflection of sunlight off ice and snow.
What is the wavelength of shortwave radiation?
Shortwave radiation typically refers to solar radiation, which has a wavelength range between 0.1 to 4 micrometers. This includes ultraviolet (UV), visible, and near-infrared light. Each type of radiation within this spectrum has a specific range of wavelengths.
How does a colour of a material affect the heat transfer by heat infrared radiation?
Darker colors absorb more infrared radiation compared to lighter colors, which results in an increase in heat transfer. This is because darker colors have a higher emissivity, meaning they emit and absorb heat more efficiently than lighter colors. Lighter colors reflect more infrared radiation, reducing heat transfer.
