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    Graduate Understanding Entropy and the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics - comments

    Thanks for your definitive take on thermodynamics one and two.
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    How does a black body emit as much energy as it absorbs?

    I heard it goes up. Thanks for the input.
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    How does a black body emit as much energy as it absorbs?

    Thanks.
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    How does a black body emit as much energy as it absorbs?

    Homework Statement A black body absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation, including visible light which has wavelengths from 380nm to 750nm. IR radiation has wavelengths that are so long they are measured in microns. That suggests that visible light has a higher frequency than IR, and...
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    Exploring the Black Body Problem: A Puzzle in Physics

    I signed up because I have a physics question, but a message in my box told me to introduce myself, first. Hi, I'm GM from Roseville, CA. I am not a professional scientist, but physics is currently my favorite hobby. I am currently puzzling over a black body problem.