Is the sun a passive or active blackbody?

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PotesLuis

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Mar 25, 2012

Is the sun a passive or active blackbody?

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mathman

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Mar 25, 2012

What is the distinction?

davenn

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Mar 25, 2012

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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