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TEMPERATURE RADIATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Effects of Heat (Energy Transfer)
  • Physics of Solids
  • Lighting
DEF

The emission of visible radiation from a substance at a high temperature.

OBS

Solids and liquids emit visible radiation when they are heated to temperatures above 1000 K.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Effets de la chaleur (Transfert de l'énergie)
  • Physique des solides
  • Éclairage
DEF

État d'un corps qui, porté à une haute température, émet des rayonnements lumineux [...]

OBS

À mesure que la température monte, l'intensité lumineuse augmente et l'objet apparaît plus blanc.

Spanish

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