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mikaylakyoung

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on: Jul 29, 2018
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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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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