Question

The human body has a temperature of 98.6 degrees F which corresponds to about 310 degrees K. Every one of us



a. radiates a continuous spectrum with a peak in the mid-infrared.

b. radiates an emission line spectrum that peaks in the infrared.

c. radiates a continuous spectrum that peaks in the ultraviolet.

d. radiates only be reflected light.

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2.
(Points: 1)
The phenomenon of global warming is attributable to



a. an increase in the sun's temperature

b. a decrease in the sun's brightness caused by solar activity

c. an increase in solar flar

Answer 1

1. I think it is B 2. I think it is c

Answer 2

humans do not radiate an emissions spectrum

Answer 3

and for 2 all the answers are incorrect

global warming is due to increases the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in our atmosphere
carbon dioxide comes from combustion reactions

Answer 4

So could the first one be the mid infrared?

Answer 5

right , this continuous radiation is like black body radiation and is due to our temperature

Answer 6

Okay that makes sense now that you mention the black body radiation

Answer 7

Thank you [= for your help

Answer 8

is there a fourth option for 2?

Answer 9

there was none of the above but i didnt even think of that as an option due to theres always a answer...