When an electric stove element is hot enough, it gives off a dull red glow.When it cools to the point that it no longer glows, it will
A)emit shorter wavelength radiation.
B)emit the same wavelength as before, but with less energy.
C)emit longer wavelength radiation.
D)stop emitting radiation altogether.

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When the electric stove element cools and no longer glows visibly, it continues to emit radiation, but at longer wavelengths in the infrared range, which are not visible to the human eye. This is consistent with the principle that cooler objects emit radiation at longer wavelengths compared to hotter objects.

When an Electric Stove Element Is Hot Enough, It Gives