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Does any of the radiation produced by the sun pass through the earth or is it only reflected or absorbed?
The Sun - as do all stars - radiates a wide variety of energy. The primary energy output of the Sun is in the electromagnetic spectrum, at all frequencies from low-frequency radio to microwaves to heat to light to UV to X-rays and beyond. All of this radiation is blocked by a short distance of dirt.
Charged particle radiation, in the form of alpha particles (helium nuclei) or beta particles (free electrons) are easily blocked; beta particles by anything more than a sheet of paper, and alpha particles by a few feet of dirt.
There is one other form of radiation that our understanding of nuclear physics suggests ought to be emitted by the core of the Sun; neutrinos. Neutrinos interact VERY weakly with any other matter, and should generally pass through the Earth. Unfortunately, this means that neutrinos will generally pass, undetected, through most neutrino detectors, which are made of matter. However, we ought to be able to detect SOME of the solar neutrinos, which brings up a bit of a conundrum. We are not detecting nearly as many solar neutrinos as our understanding of physics suggests that we should be seeing.
So, we have the following possibilities:
- The Sun may not be emitting as many solar neutrinos as our current models suggest.
- We may not have designed the neutrino detectors properly, which also suggests that we do not yet understand how neutrinos behave.
- The models are correct and the neutrino detectors would work, except that the nuclear fusion reaction in the Sun has "gone out" and continues to radiate heat and light from gravitational collapse.
- Something Else Is Going On.
- Some combination of the above.
I'm a believer in some combination of 1, 2 and 4.
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Does earth's atmosphere block all radiation equally?
No. There are significant differences between different types of radiation. Visible light and radio waves go right through (and reach Earth's surface); most other radiations are absorbed.
What happens to most of the solar energy that hits the plants?
When the Sun's light hits the Earth, one of two things will happen.1. The light will bounce off and be reflected back into space. Light typically (mostly) bounces off of water, clouds or snow.2. The light will be absorbed, and converted into heat. Heat is absorbed by dirt, rocks, and plants. And people!Plants use the light to grow. Water absorbs some of the energy and evaporates, becoming water vapor and clouds.
What is the incoming radiation from the sun?
It is the UV rays that get through the Ozone Layer.
Is electronic music produced on a semi-acoustic instrument?
NO Electronic music is produced through the use of a computer
Does the Energy from the core of the Sun first travel slowly through the convection zone and then much faster through the radiation zone?
No
Can gamma be reflected or absorbed or does it pass right through?
Gamma radiation can be both absorbed and reflected. The amount that is absorbed or reflected depends on the material and thickness it interacts with. Some materials like lead are good for absorbing gamma radiation, while others like concrete are better for reflecting it.
What happens to heat radiation when it neither passes through a material nor is reflected from it?
If heat radiation neither passes through a material nor is reflected from it, it is mostly absorbed by the material, leading to an increase in its temperature. This increase in temperature can result in the material emitting its own heat radiation in the form of infrared radiation.
Is NOT a type of high-energy radiation that is reflected or absorbed by Earth's atmosphere?
High-energy radiation such as X-rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays are not typically reflected or absorbed by Earth's atmosphere. These types of radiation can pass through the atmosphere and reach the Earth's surface, posing a potential hazard to living organisms.
What metals reflect radiation from a nuclear bomb?
Other than the light, heat, and UV radiation (which can be reflected by most metals) from a nuclear bomb, nothing can reflect the radiation.The various forms of nuclear radiation are absorbed not reflected:alpha radiation is completely absorbed by one ordinary sheet of paper, no metal is neededbeta radiation can be absorbed by most metals very efficientlygamma radiation is poorly absorbed and can pass through many feet of even very dense metals like lead and uraniumneutron radiation is poorly absorbed and can pass through many feet of even very dense metals like lead
What materials can infrared pass through and how does it interact with them?
Infrared radiation can pass through materials like air, glass, and plastic. When it interacts with these materials, it can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted. The amount of infrared radiation that passes through a material depends on its composition and thickness.
What is the fate of incoming solar radiation?
Incoming solar radiation is either absorbed by the Earth's surface, reflected back into space, or absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds. This solar energy is crucial for driving the Earth's climate and weather patterns through processes like evaporation, photosynthesis, and the creation of winds.
How much of the radiation from visible light waves is absorbed as the radiation passes through the atmosphere?
Roughly 20% of visible light radiation is absorbed as it passes through the Earth's atmosphere. The remaining percentage is either reflected back into space or reaches the Earth's surface. This absorption is influenced by factors such as cloud cover, aerosols, and gases in the atmosphere.
What happens when light hits an object it cannot pass through?
If the light can not pass through a object it is opaque . The light will reflect or be absorbed by the object.
What are the steps that the sunlight goes though when it enters the atmosphere?
Sunlight gets absorbed, scattered, reflected, and transmitted through the atmosphere. Almost all of the ultraviolet component gets absorbed by ozone in the stratosphere. About half of the radiation gets absorbed or scattered and reflected in the troposphere. The remainder passes through, getting absorbed by the earth's surface.
What happens to the energy in the wavelengths of light that are not reflected?
The energy in the wavelengths of light that are not reflected is typically absorbed by the object or surface (resulting in an increase in its temperature) or transmitted through it. In the case of transmission, the light energy can pass through the material and potentially be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted again by other materials it encounters.
Can infrared penetrate glass?
Yes, infrared radiation can penetrate glass to some extent. The degree of penetration depends on the type of glass and the specific wavelength of the infrared radiation. Some infrared radiation can pass through glass, while other types may be absorbed or reflected.
What happens to the energy provided by the sun as it passes through the atmosphere in the form of radiation?
As solar radiation passes through Earth's atmosphere, some of it is absorbed by gases, clouds, and particles in the atmosphere. The remainder reaches the Earth's surface, where it is absorbed and transformed into heat energy. This energy is essential for driving Earth's climate system and supporting life on the planet.
