Q845
The sun emits a maximum amount of radiation at wavelengths near ____, while the earth emits maximum radiation near wavelengths of ____.
A.
0.5 micrometers, 30 micrometers
B.
0.5 micrometers, 10 micrometers
AnswerC.
10 micrometers, 30 micrometers
D.
1 micrometer, 10 micrometers
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The sun emits a maximum amount of radiation at wavelengths near 0.5 micrometers, while the earth emits maximum radiation near wavelengths of 10 micrometers.