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Infrared radiation is sometimes referred to as thermal radiation. The temperature of infrared radiation varies from object to object. All objects radiate infrared, even objects at room temperature and frozen objects.

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Does a hot iron emit infrared?

yes all heat energy is infrared radiation. so as it emits heat it is emitting infrared radiation.


Does everything that is hot give out infrared radiation?

Yes


Is infrared radiation only emitted from the center of hot solid objects?

No. While most infrared radiation is from the center of hot solid objects, some of it is not. The sun is plasma (not solid) and it emits infrared radiation. Also, infrared radiation can be emitted by the friction in between objects


Do hot objects absorb more infrared radiation?

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Does hot iron emit infra red?

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Do hot objects produce more or less infrared radiation than cold ones?

Hot objects produce more infrared radiation than cold ones. This is because the intensity of infrared radiation increases with temperature due to the higher energy levels of the atoms or molecules in the hot object, resulting in more thermal radiation being emitted.


What kind of radiation does hot things give out?

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What is the common name for infrared radiation?

Infrared radiation, infrared, heat radiation.


What type of radiation does a hot iron emit?

A hot iron emits infrared radiation, which is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is invisible to the human eye but can be felt as heat.


Do hot objects absorb infrared radiation?

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What is infrared radiation also called?

Infrared radiation is also commonly called infrared light or IR radiation.


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