The peak wavelength of radiation emitted by the earth is:

longer than that emitted by the Sun

shorter than that emitted by the Sun

about the same as that emitted by the Sun

none of the above

Respuesta :

Answer:

shorter than that emitted by the Sun

Explanation:

  • As earth emits the energy in the form of a long-range IR as a black body, thus earth spectral radiation emitted from the surface in the wavelength range of 3 to 40 m. The peak emission near 10m corresponding to a temperature of approximately 289 Kelvin.
  • Due to the fact that earth is cooler than the sun and thus has less energy to give off.
  • Most of the energy that falls on the earth is absorbed by the ocean and the landmass.