Why Does an Object Emit Every Color of Light?

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The discussion revolves around the emission of light by an object, specifically questioning why it emits every color of light and the relationship between emitted wavelengths and peak emission. The subject area includes concepts related to light, wavelengths, and potentially black body radiation.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are attempting to understand the relationship between the wavelengths emitted by an object and the peak wavelength. Questions are raised about the nature of light emission and the conditions under which an object emits various wavelengths.

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Some participants have provided guidance by suggesting relevant concepts such as black body radiation. Others express confusion about the visual content referenced and seek clarification on the original poster's question regarding light emission.

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There are issues with accessing the visual content that is central to the discussion, leading to some participants being unable to view the image referenced. This may affect the depth of the discussion and understanding of the topic.

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https://imgur.com/gallery/DZOee?_branch_match_id=335507368389835137
1. Homework Statement
Can anybody explain this picture?
My guess is: the object emits every wave-length but it emits more wavelengths or more light from the colour that the peak is at. Is this correct? Why does the object emit wvery colour?
https://imgur.com/gallery/DZOee?_branch_match_id=335507368389835137
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I see no picture and the link takes me to a totally blank page.
 
phinds said:
I see no picture and the link takes me to a totally blank page.
I've inserted a copy of the image to make it viewable without following a link.

@Drizzy: Look up black body radiation or black body spectrum.
 
I have read about it but no website has an answer to my question
 
My guess is thatn objectsens out wavelengths that correspond to the light that makes the elctron excited. So if we have an object that can get excitet from every wavelength then it is going to sens out light with every wavelength
 

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