What determines the type (wavelength)and amount of radiation an object emits?
A)Temperature
B)Thermal conductivity
C)Density
D)Latent heat
E)Specific heat

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The type (wavelength) and amount of radiation an object emits are primarily determined by its temperature, according to the Planck's law of black-body radiation. Higher temperatures result in shorter wavelengths of emitted radiation.

What Determines the Type (Wavelength)and Amount of Radiation an Object