Which component of the sunlight contributes maximum toward heating water?

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Solar energy is used to heat the water for domestic and industrial purposes. Some specific mechanical devices are used to collect the sunlight and then use it to heat the water.
The part of the sunlight that is mainly responsible for water heating is infrared radiation. The infrared radiation in the sunlight contributes maximum to the heating of water.

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