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Chapter 16, Problem 1CC
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The wavelength at which most of the Sun’s energy is emitted even though the Sun emits light energy of all wavelengths.

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Most of the Sun’s energy is in the visible range.

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Introduction:

The largest body of the solar system is the Sun, having 1000 times more mass than other celestial bodies. Life on Earth is possible due to the Sun, as the food chain is directly dependent on the Sun’s energy.

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Sun emits a huge amount of radiation due to its high temperature. The other bodies like Moon and other planets are cold in comparison with the Sun. So, the light that is visible on the Earth is the Sunlight that is reflected from these bodies towards the Earth in the visible range.

Conclusion:

Hence, Sun emits its energy in the visible range mostly.

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