Infared Radiation Flashcards
1
Q
What is infrared radiation
A
The transfer of heat by electromagnetic waves
2
Q
What factors affect how much thermal energy an object will emit
A
It’s colour
Surface area
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3
Q
What is radiation stopped by
A
Reflecting the EM radiation WITH a shiny surface
4
Q
Order of the EM scale
A
Gamma X ray UV Visible Infra Micro Radio
