Heat can be transferred ny radiation

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Heat transfer by radiation occurs through the emission of infrared radiation, which is a form of electromagnetic energy. Infrared radiation travels at the speed of light (c) regardless of the emitting substance. However, the rate of energy radiation varies based on the material and its temperature. This distinction is crucial for understanding the dynamics of thermal radiation.

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Heat can be transferred ny radiation. In-fra red radiation is emitted
in pocess. Is the speed of In-fra red radiation emitted by all substances are the same?[?]
 
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Yes, Infrared is electroMagnetic energy therefore it travels at c, the speed of light.
 
Originally posted by Integral
Yes, Infrared is electroMagnetic energy therefore it travels at c, the speed of light.
His post wasn't all that clear - perhaps he meant the rate of energy radiation, not the speed of the photons themselves. In that case, the answer is no - it depends on the material and temperature.
 

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