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What color absorbs the most infra red radiation?


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  1. Infrared radiation is the region where the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation is present from the range of 700nanometersto1milimeters.
  2. This can be denoted as IR waves.
  3. These waves are longer than visible and shorter than radio waves.
  4. When comparing the frequencies, IR waves have a higher frequency than microwave and lower than visible light.
  5. It can be used in heat sensors, night vision equipment, thermal imaging, etc.
  6. Color is an important indicator to show whether the IR waves are absorbed or emitted.
  7. The black color is the best suitable for absorbing the IR waves.

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