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mikaylakyoung

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Sun's radiant energy is composed of shorter wavelengths than Earth's due to Sun's greater
 
  A) size.
  B) surface temperature.
  C) both of these
  D) neither of these

Question 2

When an object absorbs as much as it radiates
 
  A) it remains at about the same temperature.
  B) it is a net absorber.
  C) it is a net radiator.
  D) none of the above



joewallace

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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