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QuizMultiple Choice

Potential and Kinetic Energy

Question 1 • GCSS_Physical Science_IC

The sun emits electromagnetic waves at many frequencies, but mostly in the infrared, visible, and ultraviolet spectrums. What kind of energy is this?

Answer
A
nuclear
B
radiant
C
thermal
D
chemical

Explanation

Energy carried by electromagnetic waves is radiant energy. Since the Sun emits infrared, visible, and ultraviolet waves, the energy described is radiant energy, choice B. Thermal energy refers to energy associated with the motion of particles, while nuclear and chemical energy describe energy stored in atomic nuclei and chemical bonds.

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