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Infrared light is used in remote controls because it can penetrate through objects like plastic and glass, making it ideal for controlling devices from a distance. Ultraviolet light, on the other hand, does not penetrate as well and can be harmful to human skin and eyes. Additionally, infrared technology is more cost-effective and widely available for consumer electronics.

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Why do you think remote controls for TVs vcrs and stereos use infrared light rather than ultraviolet light?

Remote controls use infrared light because it is better at penetrating through obstacles and can be focused into a narrow beam, making it more reliable for communication with devices. Ultraviolet light would not be as effective since it can be absorbed or scattered more easily, leading to a less reliable signal transmission.


Why do you think remote controls for TVs VCR and stereos use infrared light rather than ultraviolet light?

Infrared light is used for remote controls because it has longer wavelengths that can pass through objects like plastics and glass, making it more practical for controlling devices from a distance. Ultraviolet light, on the other hand, has shorter wavelengths which can be harmful to human eyes and skin, making it less suitable for everyday use in remote controls.


Why do you think remote controls for TV's VCRs and stereos use infrared light rather than ultraviolet light?

Infrared light is used in remote controls because it can pass through objects (like walls) and has a longer wavelength that is better suited for longer distances, making it more practical for controlling devices from a distance. Ultraviolet light, on the other hand, is more easily absorbed by objects and poses potential health risks to human eyes and skin, making it less suitable for consumer devices.


What kind of heat is the sun?

Radiant heat I assume you mean the heat emitted by the Sun rather than the heat of the Sun itself.


Is infrared a color?

Infrared is not a color, but rather a type of electromagnetic radiation that is invisible to the human eye.

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Why do you think remote controls for TVs vcrs and stereos use infrared light rather than ultraviolet light?

Remote controls use infrared light because it is better at penetrating through obstacles and can be focused into a narrow beam, making it more reliable for communication with devices. Ultraviolet light would not be as effective since it can be absorbed or scattered more easily, leading to a less reliable signal transmission.


Why do you think remote controls for TVs VCR and stereos use infrared light rather than ultraviolet light?

Infrared light is used for remote controls because it has longer wavelengths that can pass through objects like plastics and glass, making it more practical for controlling devices from a distance. Ultraviolet light, on the other hand, has shorter wavelengths which can be harmful to human eyes and skin, making it less suitable for everyday use in remote controls.


Why do you think remote controls for TV's VCRs and stereos use infrared light rather than ultraviolet light?

Infrared light is used in remote controls because it can pass through objects (like walls) and has a longer wavelength that is better suited for longer distances, making it more practical for controlling devices from a distance. Ultraviolet light, on the other hand, is more easily absorbed by objects and poses potential health risks to human eyes and skin, making it less suitable for consumer devices.


Why do you think remote controls for tv VCR and stereos use infared light rather than ultraviolet light?

Common household remote control devices typically use infrared light or radio frequencies.


Does a wireless keyboard use ultraviolet light waves to communicate with tehe computer?

The wireless keyboard or mouse uses infrared technology rather than ultraviolet rays to communicate with the computer, and as such there is no risk of radiation exposure with this.


What kind of heat is the sun?

Radiant heat I assume you mean the heat emitted by the Sun rather than the heat of the Sun itself.


Is infrared a color?

Infrared is not a color, but rather a type of electromagnetic radiation that is invisible to the human eye.


Are infrared rays absorbed by the ozone layer and do they protect earth?

The ozone layer performs a unique role in absorbing UV-B from our Sun, a role no other common gas performs. Additionally, ozone absorbs uniquely a band of far infrared radiation, that otherwise has absolutely no harmful effects on life on Earth. Infrared presents no risk to life, but can serve to keep Earth warm. yes or no?


what natural frequency of the atoms in glass is in the A Visible part of the spectrum B untraviolet part of the spectrum C infrared part of the spectrum?

The natural frequency of atoms in glass typically falls in the infrared part of the spectrum. Infrared radiation corresponds to vibrational modes of the atoms in a material. The frequencies of energy in the visible and ultraviolet parts of the spectrum are generally due to electronic transitions in atoms or molecules rather than vibrational modes.


Is electromagnetic radiation infrared radiation?

Yes, electromagnetic radiation includes infrared radiation, which has longer wavelengths than visible light. Infrared radiation is not visible to the human eye but can be felt as heat. It is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which encompasses all forms of electromagnetic radiation.


The wavelengths of thermal infrared emitted by the Earth are?

The Earth emits thermal radiation of a much lower intensity in the infrared rather than visible region . The wavelength of infrared rays is around 10^-6 meter.


What type of light rays are there?

From highest to lowest: Gamma, X-ray, Infrared (heat), Visible (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue), Ultraviolet, Radio. Radio waves are not sound waves but are the light rays that sound is converted into before being sent to your radio and your radio converts these light rays back into sound.