The invisible heat rays of sunlight appear next to what color in the visible spectrum when sunlight is sent through a prism?

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When sunlight is sent through a prism, it splits into its constituent colors forming a visible spectrum of colors starting from red to violet. The invisible heat rays of sunlight appear just beyond the red end of the visible spectrum, which is the end where the wavelengths are longer and have lower energy. Therefore, the correct choice is A) red.

The Invisible Heat Rays of Sunlight Appear Next to What