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why or how does an object emit radiation of different wavelength for a given temperature?
arun.vak1103 said:The doubt is, how can a body emit radiations of different wavelength, for a given temperature ?
Black body radiation refers to the electromagnetic radiation emitted by an object that is at a uniform temperature and in thermal equilibrium with its surroundings. This radiation is emitted at different wavelengths and intensities, depending on the temperature of the object.
Objects emit different wavelengths of black body radiation because the wavelength of the radiation is inversely proportional to the temperature of the object. This means that as the temperature of an object increases, the wavelength of the emitted radiation decreases. Therefore, objects at different temperatures will emit radiation at different wavelengths.
Black body radiation is directly related to temperature. As the temperature of an object increases, the intensity of the emitted radiation increases and the peak wavelength of the radiation shifts to shorter wavelengths. This relationship is described by Planck's law, which states that the amount of radiation emitted at a certain wavelength is proportional to the temperature of the object.
Black body radiation is significant in astronomy because it allows us to determine the temperature of celestial bodies, such as stars. By analyzing the spectrum of the radiation emitted by a star, we can determine its temperature and other important properties. Black body radiation is also used to study the temperature and composition of other objects in the universe, such as planets and interstellar dust clouds.
Yes, black body radiation is observed in everyday life. Any object that has a temperature above absolute zero emits black body radiation. For example, the heat emitted by a fire or the light emitted by an incandescent light bulb are both examples of black body radiation. In fact, the infrared radiation emitted by our own bodies is also a form of black body radiation.