Physics Words: Infra red

Simple Description

An electromagnetic wave that transfers heat energy

Further Detail

The hotter an object is, the more infra red radiation it gives off. Black, matt objects (i.e. not white/silver or shiny) are the best absorbers and emitters of infra red radiation - as such, if you want a device to give off lots of heat you would colour it a dull, black colour.

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