Why does a fireplace poker appear black when not in the fire and red, yellow, or white when left in the fire? a. When not in the fire, the poker is at room temperature and emits in the IR. When its temperature increases, according to the Stefan-Boltzmann law, the emitted wavelength becomes longer so the radiation may be visible. b. When not in the fire, the poker is at room temperature and emits in the UV. When its temperature increases, according to the Stefan-Boltzmann law, the emitted wavelength becomes shorter so the radiation may be visible. c. When not in the fire, the poker is at room temperature and emits in the UV. When its temperature increases, according to Wien’s law, the emitted wavelength becomes longer so the radiation may be visible. d. When not in the fire, the poker is at room temperature and emits in the IR. When its temperature increases, according to Wien’s law, the emitted wavelength may be short enough to be in the visible range.

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Why does a fireplace poker appear black when not in the fire and red, yellow, or white when left in the fire?

a. When not in the fire, the poker is at room temperature and emits in the IR. When its temperature increases, according to the Stefan-Boltzmann law, the emitted wavelength becomes longer so the radiation may be visible.

b. When not in the fire, the poker is at room temperature and emits in the UV. When its temperature increases, according to the Stefan-Boltzmann law, the emitted wavelength becomes shorter so the radiation may be visible.

c. When not in the fire, the poker is at room temperature and emits in the UV. When its temperature increases, according to Wien’s law, the emitted wavelength becomes longer so the radiation may be visible.

d. When not in the fire, the poker is at room temperature and emits in the IR. When its temperature increases, according to Wien’s law, the emitted wavelength may be short enough to be in the visible range.

 

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