Home
Class 11
PHYSICS
The earth radiates in the infra-red regi...

The earth radiates in the infra-red region of the spectrum. The spectrum is correctly given by

A

Rayleigh Jeans law

B

Plank's law of radiation

C

Stefan's law of radiation

D

Wien's law

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
To solve the question regarding the spectrum in which the Earth radiates, we need to analyze the laws of thermal radiation and identify which one applies to the infrared region. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Thermal Radiation**: - All objects emit radiation based on their temperature. The spectrum of this radiation can be described by several laws in physics. 2. **Identify the Relevant Laws**: - **Stefan-Boltzmann Law**: This law states that the total energy radiated per unit surface area of a black body per unit time is directly proportional to the fourth power of the black body's absolute temperature (T^4). - **Planck's Law**: This law describes the electromagnetic radiation emitted by a black body in thermal equilibrium at a definite temperature, providing a formula for the intensity of radiation at different wavelengths. - **Wien's Displacement Law**: This law states that the wavelength at which the emission of a black body spectrum is maximized is inversely proportional to the temperature of the body. It can be mathematically expressed as λ_max = b/T, where b is Wien's displacement constant. - **Rayleigh-Jeans Law**: This law describes the spectral radiance of electromagnetic radiation at all wavelengths from a black body at a given temperature, but it fails at short wavelengths. 3. **Determine the Region of Interest**: - The question specifies that the Earth radiates in the infrared region of the spectrum. The infrared region corresponds to longer wavelengths (approximately 700 nm to 1 mm). 4. **Applying Wien's Displacement Law**: - According to Wien's Displacement Law, as the temperature of an object decreases, the peak wavelength of the emitted radiation increases. Since the Earth has a relatively low temperature compared to hotter bodies (like the Sun), it emits most of its radiation in the infrared region. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, since the Earth radiates primarily in the infrared region, the spectrum is correctly described by **Wien's Displacement Law**. ### Final Answer: The spectrum in which the Earth radiates in the infrared region is given by **Wien's Displacement Law**. ---

To solve the question regarding the spectrum in which the Earth radiates, we need to analyze the laws of thermal radiation and identify which one applies to the infrared region. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Thermal Radiation**: - All objects emit radiation based on their temperature. The spectrum of this radiation can be described by several laws in physics. 2. **Identify the Relevant Laws**: ...
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • GRAVITATION

    SUNIL BATRA (41 YEARS IITJEE PHYSICS)|Exercise JEE Main And Advanced|54 Videos
  • LAWS OF MOTION

    SUNIL BATRA (41 YEARS IITJEE PHYSICS)|Exercise JEE Main And Advanced|79 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

What is the wavelength region of visible spectrum ?

The largest wavelength in the ultraviolet region of the hydrogen spectrum is 122nm. The smallest wavelength in the infrared region of the hydrogen spectrum (to the nearest interger) is (a) 802 nm (b) 823 nm (c ) 1882 nm (d) 1648 nm.

Knowledge Check

  • The series of lines present in the visible region of the hydrogen spectrum is

    A
    Lyman
    B
    Balmer
    C
    Paschen
    D
    Brackett
  • The largest wavelength in the ultraviolet region of the hydrgoen spectrum is 122nm. The smallest wavelength in the infrared region of the hydrogen spectrum ( to the nearest integer )is :

    A
    802 nm
    B
    823 nm
    C
    1882 nm
    D
    1648 nm
  • The largest wavelength in the ultraviolet region of the hydrogen spectrum is 122 nm. The smallest wavelength in the infrared region of the hydrogen spectrum (to the nearest integer) is

    A
    802 nm
    B
    823 nm
    C
    1882 nm
    D
    1648 nm
  • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    The largest wavelength in the ultraviolet region of the hydrogen spectrum is 122 nm. The smallest wavelength in the infrared region of the hydrogen spectrum (to the nearest integer) is

    Consider the following statements 1. The Earth receives the Sun’s energy at the infrared end of the spectrum. 2. The Earth re-radiates the Sun’s heat as ultraviolet energy. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

    D_(3) line observed in the yellow region of the sun's spectrum is due to

    Balmer series lies in which region of electromagnetic spectrum

    A certain electronic transtion from an excited state to the ground state of the hydrogen atom in one or more steps gives rise to four lines in the ultra violet region of the spectrum how many lines does this transition produce in the infra red region ?