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I think the error does exist; infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation and relies too n charged particles (electrons) absorbing energy, going t
by falsedan 10y ago
I think the error does exist; infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation and relies too n charged particles (electrons) absorbing energy, going through various excitation levels, and then emitting photons with particular frequencies.
The error in the source is claiming that charged particles are necessary for a body to have a positive temperature (i.e. what I quoted). The error in the downvoting is a kneejerk correction without explaining + not reading in good faith.
- philipkglass 10y agoIf you had left out "infrared radiation != temperature" it would have been clear. I didn't understand why you said "infrared radiation != temperature" when the source material did not say or imply "infrared radiation == temperature" and I incorrectly guessed at the point you were trying to make. I was not one of the downvoters, btw.
- falsedan 10y agoThanks for responding and clarifying, it's helpful.