JAMB Physics 2010 Question 18

Question 18

Heat Transfer

Heat is radiated by all hot objects in the form of

  1. A.light energy.
  2. B.solar energy.
  3. C.infrared rays.
  4. D.x-rays.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (infrared rays.)

Explanation

Hot bodies give out radiant heat mainly as infrared radiation, an electromagnetic wave just beyond red light.