Thermal radiation is defined as
A) radiation produced by a hot object.
B) radiation in the infrared part of the spectrum.
C) radiation that depends only on the emitting object's temperature.
D) radiation in the form of emission lines from an object.
E) radiation that is felt as heat.
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) rotates in the same direction as the planets revolve. B) rotates in the opposite direction as the planets revolve. C) does not rotate relative to the planets. D) takes longer to rotate than for the planets to revolve.