Physics 6.4.2 Flashcards

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What will Happen to an Object as it Absorbs Thermal Radiation?

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It will Become Hotter.

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What Happens to an Object as it Becomes Hotter?

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It will Emit More Thermal Radiation.

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Eventually, an Object will Reach a Point of Constant Temperature. What does this Mean?

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It Means that the Object is Absorbing Radiation at the Same Rate at which it is Emitting Radiation.

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When is an Object in ‘Temperature Equilibrium’?

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When it has Reached Constant Temperature; when it Absorbs Radiation at the Same Rate at which it Emits Radiation.

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When does the Temperature of a Body Increase?

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The Temperature of a Body Increases when the Body Absorbs Radiation Faster than it Emits Radiation.

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