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The relationship between heat and infrared radiation is that one is generated from the other.
Heat is thermal energy. It is the collective energy of movements of atoms, molecules, and electrons within, and dependent upon, a bounded system of matter. This form of energy is not capable of moving through a vacuum.
Infrared radiation is electromagnetic radiation or light energy, photon emissions from any mass who's temperature is above absolute zero. It is energy that has been converted from thermal energy and, once generated, is independent of matter and capable of moving through a vacuum
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∙ 11y agoHeat is a method for the transfer of energy, and light also is a method for the transfer of energy; however, heat is NOT light. All electromagnetic radiation is light, but heat is not electromagnetic radiation; it is heat. When any light in the entire spectrum( whether radio waves, infrared waves, optical light waves, microwaves or gamma rays) contacts matter, it will energize
the atoms of that matter and some of that interaction will result in the production of heat and some in the form of electromagnetic radiation (ie
some form of light). Heat generated by this interaction will conduct to areas that are colder than the object it is coming from (ie
heat from a stove will conduct to air which will spread the heat through convection. A person will feel the heat from the stove as it passes through the air to him at a certain distance- depending on the intensity of the heat source. Infrared radiation is mistaken for heat; it is not heat. It is radiation we can't see that lies below the red band of optical light. Even though we can't see the infrared spectrum it is their like radio waves can be out around us. Heat is also being generated within that frequency band as well. As a matter of fact, ponder this: there is heat being irradiated across the entire spectrum of electromagnetic
radiation. Also, if you were tracking the infrared radiation from the ground that was coming from a plane's engines, with a special device you could see the infrared signature but you would not feel any heat. You would have to get up relatively close to that engine to feel the thermal transfer of energy from the engine to the air around it's path.
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∙ 14y agoSame phenomenon -- electromagnetic radiation. Difference is their wavelength. Light has shorter wavelength (higher frequency) than heat.
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∙ 13y agoboth give off heat
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Food being warmed by infrared light is heat transfer by?
Thermal Radiation.Radiation.There are three main types of heat transfer methods in Thermodynamics. Radiation, Convection, and Conduction. Food warmed by infrared light is heat transfer by radiation. What you feel coming from the infrared lamp is radiant heatenergy.
The silvered wall of a vacuum bottle takes care of heat flow by?
There is a silvering in the vacuum flask in order to reduce the loss of heat through the means of radiation.
Energy is usually transferred in fluids by radiation true or false?
False radiation is the transfer of energy through space.
How is heat transferred through empty space?
Light energy, like from the sun.
How is heat energy transferred through radiation?
Body heat is lost by radiation because the heat that is produced from the body, is given-off to the surrounding atmosphere. For example, where the body is heat and when you sit in front of a fan, the cool air from the fan blows the heat away.
Is heat radiation called infrared radiation?
yes, heat radiation is called infrared radiation
What is the common name for infrared radiation?
Infrared radiation, infrared, heat radiation.
Another name for heat radiation?
INFRARED RADIATION is also referred to as Heat Radiation.
Does a hot iron emit infrared?
yes all heat energy is infrared radiation. so as it emits heat it is emitting infrared radiation.
Which is the wavelenght that is nicknamed heat wave infrared or ultraviolet?
Heat is infrared radiation.
Can Ultra violet radiation can be felt as heat?
No. It is infrared radiation that can be felt as heat.
Does infrared pick up heat?
Yes, infrared radiation can detect heat. Infrared sensors are designed to detect and measure the infrared radiation emitted by objects, including heat emitted by living organisms or warm objects.
What type of radiation can not be seen but can be detected as heat?
Infrared radiation.
How is infrared radiation is used in everyday life?
infrared radiation in used in everyday life because of heat.
What is the scientific name for heat?
Infrared Radiation
The type of electromagnetic wave you can cook with is?
-- infrared (heat) radiation, in the toaster -- infrared (heat), by conduction or convection, on the burner or in the oven -- microwave, by radiation, in the radar-oven
Where does infrared heat come from?
Infrared lies between the visible and microwave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Infrared waves that are near to visible light do not generate heat and are used in TV remote controls. Infrared waves that are far from the visible end of the light spectrum are thermal and generate heat. The infrared heat from the sun, a lamp or a radiator is a type of far infrared radiation.
