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