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2.3.3a Thermal radiation

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Question 33

A person uses an outdoor electric patio heater to warm up on a cold night.

Which waves carry the most thermal energy (heat) to the person, and are these waves electromagnetic?

A

Wave type: infra-red; Electromagnetic: no

B

Wave type: infra-red; Electromagnetic: yes

C

Wave type: visible light; Electromagnetic: no

D

Wave type: visible light; Electromagnetic: yes

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2.3.3a Thermal radiation Questions

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