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The sun is the main energy source of the earth. Which region of electromagnetic spectrum has the highest energy from the sun?
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by KimitiThe sun is the main energy source of the earth. Which region of electromagnetic spectrum has the highest energy from the sun?
I think the sun absorbs energy from the entire spectrum. But the majority of the energy comes from 'visible light'
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by cuddlequeenI think the sun absorbs energy from the entire spectrum. But the majority of the energy comes from 'visible light'
I would put money on Infra Red.
A lot of it is absorbed by the atmosphere and the photons have less energy but its a much bigger range of wavelengths.
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by KimitiThe sun is the main energy source of the earth. Which region of electromagnetic spectrum has the highest energy from the sun?
Is this an exam question?
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by DrummyI would put money on Infra Red.
A lot of it is absorbed by the atmosphere and the photons have less energy but its a much bigger range of wavelengths.
A lot of it is absorbed by the atmosphere and the photons have less energy but its a much bigger range of wavelengths.
oh, didn't know that.
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