Physics · Year 11 · Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation · 2.º Período
Black Body Radiation
Students learn about the emission and absorption of infrared radiation and the concept of a perfect black body.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 4.6.3.1 Emission and absorption of infrared radiationAQA 4.6.3.2 Perfect black bodies and radiation
About This Topic
Students learn about the emission and absorption of infrared radiation and the concept of a perfect black body.
Key Questions
- What makes an object a perfect black body?
- How does temperature affect the emission of radiation?
- How does radiation affect the Earth's temperature?
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