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Flashcards in Radiation Deck (8)
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1
Q

Where on an object is infrared radiation emitted?

A

Surface

2
Q

What is infrared radiation?

A

Emission of electromagnetic waves

3
Q

If an object is hotter that its surroundings will it emit or absorb more radiation?

A

Emit

4
Q

If an object is cooler than its surrounding will it emit or absorb more radiation?

A

Absorb

5
Q

The hotter an object is the ___ radiation it radiates

A

More

6
Q

Dark, matt surfaces ___ infrared radiation more

A

Absorb

7
Q

Light, shiny surfaces ___ infrared radiation more

A

Emit

8
Q

Light, shiny surfaces also ___ infrared radiation

A

Reflect