Radiation Flashcards
1
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What is radiation?
A
The method of transferring energy without the need for particles.
2
Q
What is an example of radiation?
A
Thermal energy being transferred from the Sun to us through space.
3
Q
What is infrared radiation?
A
A type of wave just like light.
4
Q
What if an object is hotter than usual?
A
The hotter the object is, the more infrared radiation it will give out.
5
Q
What if a surface of an object is darker and more matte?
A
These surfaces absorb and give out more infrared radiation.
6
Q
What if a surface of an object is shiny and more smooth?
A
These surfaces absorb and give out less infrared radiation instead of reflecting this.
7
Q
What is a thermal imaging camera?
A
A camera that shows the amount of infrared radiation on objects and living things.
