AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Radiation MCQ Question
We consider the radiation emitted by the human body. Which of the following statements is true :
The radiation emitted is in the infrared region
The radiation is emitted only during the day
The radiation is emitted during the summers and absorbed during the winters
The radiation emitted lies in the ultraviolet region and hence is not visible
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Human bodies emit radiation primarily in the infrared region due to their temperature, which is not high enough to emit visible or ultraviolet light.
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