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A perfect black body is characterized by which of the following properties?
A perfect black body is characterized by which of the following properties?
- Transmits all incident radiation.
- Absorbs all incident radiation. (correct)
- Reflects all incident radiation.
- Reflects a portion and transmits the remaining incident radiation.
An object that emits electromagnetic waves with high intensity will release energy slower.
An object that emits electromagnetic waves with high intensity will release energy slower.
False (B)
Explain how the balance between absorption and emission of radiation contributes to maintaining a relatively constant temperature on Earth.
Explain how the balance between absorption and emission of radiation contributes to maintaining a relatively constant temperature on Earth.
During the day, the Earth's surface absorbs radiation at a higher rate than it emits, leading to a temperature increase. Conversely, at night, the Earth emits radiation at a higher rate than it absorbs, causing a temperature decrease. Over time, these local temperature changes balance out, resulting in a relatively constant overall temperature.
As an object's temperature increases, the peak wavelength of emitted radiation shifts toward the ______ end of the electromagnetic spectrum.
As an object's temperature increases, the peak wavelength of emitted radiation shifts toward the ______ end of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Match the object's temperature change with its effects on emitted radiation:
Match the object's temperature change with its effects on emitted radiation:
What happens to the peak wavelength as the temperature of an object increases?
What happens to the peak wavelength as the temperature of an object increases?
All objects emit the same type and amount of electromagnetic radiation, regardless of their temperature.
All objects emit the same type and amount of electromagnetic radiation, regardless of their temperature.
What are two main characteristics of electromagnetic radiation emitted by an object that change with temperature?
What are two main characteristics of electromagnetic radiation emitted by an object that change with temperature?
The amount of radiation an object radiates depends on its ________ and ________.
The amount of radiation an object radiates depends on its ________ and ________.
Match the terms with their correct definitions:
Match the terms with their correct definitions:
Flashcards
Black Body
Black Body
A perfect absorber and emitter of radiation; absorbs all radiation, reflecting or transmitting none.
Intensity of Radiation
Intensity of Radiation
The energy (radiation) an object emits per second.
Frequency
Frequency
The number of complete wave cycles passing a point per second.
Peak wavelength
Peak wavelength
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Hotter object radiation
Hotter object radiation
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Earth's Constant Temperature
Earth's Constant Temperature
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Study Notes
- A perfect black body absorbs all radiation, making it the best at both absorbing and emitting radiation, without reflecting or transmitting it.
- All objects emit electromagnetic radiation due to the energy in their thermal energy store, which can include visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet.
Radiation Characteristics
- Intensity refers to the amount of energy (radiation) an object emits per second.
- Frequency is the number of complete waves passing a certain point per second.
- Hotter objects have higher intensity and shorter wavelengths (higher frequency), emitting more energy and releasing it faster.
- Colder objects exhibit the opposite effect.
- Objects emit various types of radiation simultaneously at different wavelengths.
- The peak wavelength is the most dominant and intense wavelength emitted.
- As an object's temperature increases, its peak wavelength shifts to shorter wavelengths.
Earth's Temperature Regulation
- During the day, Earth's surface absorbs radiation faster than it emits, causing the temperature to increase.
- At night, Earth's surface absorbs radiation slower than it emits, leading to a temperature decrease.
- These daily temperature fluctuations balance out, maintaining a relatively constant overall temperature.
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