Physics · Electromagnetic Waves
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Which radiation is used in greenhouse effect?
- A
UV
- B
IR
- C
X-rays
- D
Gamma-rays
The UV light from Sun is converted to IR as it interacts with the Earth’s surface and this IR is then trapped by green house gases such as carbon dioxide and methane which causes a temperature rise leading to the greenhouse effect. Hence IR is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect.
The UV light from Sun is converted to IR so mainly IR is related to greenhouse
The UV light from Sun is converted to IR as it interacts with the Earth’s surface and this IR is then trapped by green house gases such as carbon dioxide and methane which causes a temperature rise leading to the greenhouse effect. Hence IR is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect.
X rays has no link with green house effect
Gamma rays are not related with green house effect
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