Black Body Radiation
Students learn about the emission and absorption of infrared radiation and the concept of a perfect black body.
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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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