The radiation curve for a "blue hot" object peaks in the
A)infrared region.
B)red region.
C)yellow region.
D)ultraviolet region.
E)none of these

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A "blue hot" object has a high temperature compared to cooler objects, and therefore emits radiation at shorter wavelengths, such as the ultraviolet region. Therefore, the radiation curve for a "blue hot" object peaks in the ultraviolet region.

The Radiation Curve for a "Blue Hot" Object Peaks in the