12.5 ENERGY TRANSFER: RADIATION Flashcards by kaydence !!

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What is thermal radiation?

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Electromagnetic (infrared) radiation emitted by the thermal motion of particles in matter

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Do all objects emit radiation?

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Yes

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What are the properties of radiation?

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Travels as a wave
Can be reflected, transmitted, and absorbed
Does not need material to transfer energy

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Can radiation travel through vacuum?

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Yes

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Are the properties of infrared radiation similar with the light? Why?

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Yes, both are electromagnetic radiation. The only difference is that light is visible while infrared is not

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