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Destiiny22

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on: Jul 13, 2018
The albedo of an object is the percentage of light that it
 A) absorbs.
  B) scatters.
  C) transmits.
  D) reflects.
  E) refracts.

Question 2

According to Wien's Law, which of the following would have a peak energy emission at the longest wavelengths?
 A) an automobile engine that has been running for an hour
  B) the illuminated headlights of an automobile
  C) the Sun
  D) a rock on an open plain on a hot day
  E) the Earth as a whole


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phuda

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

E


Destiiny22

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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