The wavelengths associated with thermal radiation at everyday temperatures are in the ________ spectral region.

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Thermal radiation is most commonly associated with the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. This is because objects at everyday temperatures emit radiation with a wavelength corresponding to this region. Other choices such as ultraviolet or X-ray have shorter wavelengths and require higher temperatures to produce. Therefore, A) infrared is the best choice for this question.

The Wavelengths Associated with Thermal Radiation at Everyday Temperatures Are