Explain why most of the electromagnetic waves emitted by the Sun that strike Earth's surface are infrared and visible light waves.

Alice Chen

Alice Chen

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2022-11-05

Explain why most of the electromagnetic waves emitted by the Sun that strike Earth's surface are infrared and visible light waves.

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Faith Wise

Faith Wise

Beginner2022-11-06Added 17 answers

Although the Sun emits infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light, most of the waves that reach Earth's surface are in the form of infrared and visible light. This occurs because Earth's atmosphere blocks the majority of the ultraviolet light emitted by the Sun.

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