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Describe the radiation emitted from both the Sun and the Earth in terms of the electromagnetic spectrum.
 
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We are able to see the sun for several minutes AFTER it has slipped below the horizon because:
 
  A) we are unable to perceive light bending.
  B) Actually, we can't see the sun once it is below the horizon.
  C) our eyes are able to recognize internal reflection.
  D) ice crystals have diffracted the light.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The sun emits shortwave radiation primarily in the visible and infrared wavelengths, while the Earth emits longwave radiation primarily in the thermal infrared wavelengths. To be more exact, approximately 8 of the Sun's emitted radiation is in the ultraviolet portion of the EM spectrum 47 is in the visible, and 45 is in the infrared. The radiation emitted from the Earth's surface is mostly within the infrared portion of the EM spectrum.

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