Unit 1 Topic 5: Stars Flashcards
1
Q
What is a black body?
A
A black body is an ideal absorber of all electromagnetic radiation falling on it while also being an ideal emitter of electromagnetic radiation
2
Q
What are the ranges of visible light wavelengths
A
400nm-700nm
400 being violet and 700 infrared
3
Q
What are stars taken to be?
A
Stars are taken to be perfect spheres and black bodies
