Is the sun a passive or active blackbody?

In summary, the sun is an active blackbody that generates its own energy through nuclear fusion reactions and emits radiation as a result. A blackbody is an idealized object that absorbs and emits radiation at all wavelengths, following Planck's law. The sun's temperature greatly affects its blackbody behavior, with higher temperatures resulting in shorter wavelength and higher intensity radiation.
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Is the sun a passive or active blackbody?

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What is the distinction?
 
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Have a look at the wiki link for definitions of blackbody radiation from object

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-body_radiation

I have not heard of active or passive BB radiation before... Where did you hear that term ?

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1. Is the sun a passive or active blackbody?

The sun is considered an active blackbody. This means that it generates its own energy through nuclear fusion reactions and emits radiation as a result.

2. What is a blackbody?

A blackbody is an idealized object that absorbs all incoming radiation and emits radiation at all wavelengths.

3. How does a blackbody behave?

A blackbody behaves according to Planck's law, which states that the intensity of radiation emitted at a specific wavelength is proportional to the temperature of the object and the wavelength.

4. Why is the sun considered an active blackbody?

The sun is considered an active blackbody because it generates its own energy through nuclear fusion reactions in its core and emits radiation as a result.

5. How does the sun's temperature affect its blackbody behavior?

The sun's temperature greatly affects its blackbody behavior. As its temperature increases, the sun emits radiation at shorter wavelengths and with higher intensities, following Planck's law.

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