Author Question: Radiant energy from the Sun is composed of shorter wavelengths than radiation from the Earth because ... (Read 113 times)

arivle123 · **on:** Jul 29, 2018

Radiant energy from the Sun is composed of shorter wavelengths than radiation from the Earth because the Sun

A) has much more thermal energy.
B) has a higher temperature than the Earth.
C) is an energy source while the Earth is primarily an energy receiver.
D) none of the above

Question 2

To minimize heat loss it is best that a teapot be

A) black.
B) silver.
C) depends on size, not color