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Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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Chapter 24, Problem 68E
How do the wavelengths of radiant energy vary with the temperature of the radiating source? How does this affect solar and terrestrial
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