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Question 9 • Physical Science

Which statement best describes wavelengths of sunlight that are longer than 700 nanometers?

Answer
A
These wavelengths are shorter than the wavelengths of visible light.
B
These wavelengths form the ultraviolet light of the spectrum.
C
These wavelengths form the infrared part of the spectrum.
D
These wavelengths are part of the visible light spectrum.

Explanation

Visible light spans roughly 400 to 700 nanometers, with red light at the long-wavelength end. Sunlight with wavelengths longer than about 700 nanometers is infrared radiation, so the statement that these wavelengths form the infrared part of the spectrum is correct. Ultraviolet wavelengths are shorter than visible light.

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