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What type of radiation is thermal radiation?

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What type of radiation is thermal radiation?.

  1. A.Ultraviolet
  2. B.Infrared
  3. C.Visible light
  4. D.X-rays

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Thermal Radiation in Heating Systems

In heating systems, thermal radiation is used to transfer heat from a hot surface to the surrounding air.

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    State the type of radiation emitted by all objects.

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