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Dark objects absorb more radiation than light objects because they reflect less light. The photons from the radiation are absorbed by the dark object, increasing its temperature. Light objects reflect more radiation, which is why they tend to stay cooler in the sun compared to dark objects.

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What happens when light comes into contact with objects?

When light comes into contact with objects, it can be absorbed, transmitted, or reflected. Absorption occurs when the object takes in the light energy, transmission happens when the light passes through the object, and reflection occurs when the light bounces off the object. These interactions determine how we perceive the color and brightness of objects.


Why do we feel the heat of sun?

We feel the heat of the sun because it emits energy in the form of radiation, including infrared radiation, that warms our skin when it absorbs it. This radiation penetrates the Earth's atmosphere and reaches the surface, where it heats up objects it comes into contact with, including our bodies.


If heat is transferred from one object to another object. What is an example of heat transferred by radiation?

An example of heat transferred by radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin. The sun's energy travels through space as electromagnetic waves and warms the objects it comes into contact with.


How thermal energy is transferred by radiation?

Radiation is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves. Considering the dual nature of electromagnetic radiation, you could also consider it to be transferred by photons of the electromagnetic radiation. The rate of transfer of radiation is given by the surface area of the radiation source, the surface area of the object receiving the radiation, a geometric coefficient accounting for how much of the radiation from the source actually hits the receiving object, a physical constant called the Stephan-Boltzman constant, the reflectivity, transparency, and absorbtivity of the receiving object for the wavelengths of the radiated energy, and the difference in the 4th power of the thermodynamic temperatures of the objects.


Is their any chance that the heavier objects in free fall differ from the lighter objects when it comes to its acceleration?

No, in a vacuum, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass, as stated by the Equivalence Principle in Einstein's theory of General Relativity. The acceleration due to gravity is the same for all objects near the surface of the Earth (9.8 m/s^2).

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What happens when light comes into contact with objects?

When light comes into contact with objects, it can be absorbed, transmitted, or reflected. Absorption occurs when the object takes in the light energy, transmission happens when the light passes through the object, and reflection occurs when the light bounces off the object. These interactions determine how we perceive the color and brightness of objects.


Do atmospheric gases scatter infrared radiation?

Yes, but the greatest effect is probably Absorption. When a cloud comes between you and the Sun, the Infrared is partially absorbed by the Water Vapor in the Cloud.


Why do we feel the heat of sun?

We feel the heat of the sun because it emits energy in the form of radiation, including infrared radiation, that warms our skin when it absorbs it. This radiation penetrates the Earth's atmosphere and reaches the surface, where it heats up objects it comes into contact with, including our bodies.


What did the invisible light came from?

Invisible light, such as infrared and ultraviolet radiation, comes from various sources, including the sun, artificial light sources, and thermal radiation from objects. The sun emits a broad spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, which includes both visible light and invisible light. Additionally, everyday objects emit infrared radiation as they release heat. These wavelengths are not detectable by the human eye but can be measured with specialized instruments.


What are the three radiation that comes from the sun?

Ultraviolet Radiation,Visible Light,Infared Radiation


Do rc boat motors release any radiation?

no they do not because it is just a motor. there is no radiation that comes out of rc boat motors. it is completely safe when it comes to radiation, that is.


Use the word differ in a sentence?

we differ when it comes to food.


What is in the electromagnetic spectrum?

You actually know more about it than you may think! The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum is just a name that scientists give a bunch of types of radiation when they want to talk about them as a group. Radiation is energy that travels and spreads out as it goes-- visible light that comes from a lamp in your house and radio waves that come from a radio station are two types of electromagnetic radiation. Other examples of EM radiation are microwaves, infrared and ultraviolet light, X-rays and gamma-rays. Hotter, more energetic objects and events create higher energy radiation than cool objects. Only extremely hot objects or particles moving at very high velocities can create high-energy radiation like X-rays and gamma-rays.


How is radiation used in the making of bombs?

The radiation comes from the material used.


If heat is transferred from one object to another object. What is an example of heat transferred by radiation?

An example of heat transferred by radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin. The sun's energy travels through space as electromagnetic waves and warms the objects it comes into contact with.


What gives off IR?

The most common form of IR radiation comes from anything that is hot; heated objects cool down through radiation as well as convection and conduction. This radiated heat converts to IR radiation - this is why IR goggles work well in low light conditions (as long as there's a heat difference).


What comes before evaporation?

Absorption of heat from some source.