Author Question: Given that a 300-K blackbody radiates its peak energy at the wavelength of about 10 mm, at what ... (Read 116 times)

azncindy619 · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Given that a 300-K blackbody radiates its peak energy at the wavelength of about 10 mm, at what wavelength would a 600-K blackbody radiate its peak energy?

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Question 2

Describe the different ways in which climate is affected by high and low clouds.

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scottmt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Wien's Law:
T1= 300K
T2 = 600K

Answer to Question 2

Low, thick clouds, such as stratus clouds, generally cool the surface because their primary influence is to reflect incoming solar radiation. High, thin clouds, such as cirrus clouds, tend to warm the surface because they contribute more to the greenhouse effect than to the planetary albedo.