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We consider the radiation emitted by the human body. Which of the following statements is true

A

The radiation is emitted only during the day

B

the radiation is emitted during the summers and absorbed during the winters

C

the radiation emitted lies in the ultraviolet region and hence is not visible

D

the radiation emitted is in the infrared region

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D
Every body at all time, at all temperature emits radiation (except at T=0). The radiation emitted by the human body is in the infrared region.
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