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15 July, 10:23

What is the fundamental energy balance for Earth?

shortwave radiation in = latent heat out

shortwave radiation in = infrared radiation out

latent heat in = infrared radiation out

infrared radiation in = shortwave radiation out

infrared radiation in = latent heat out

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  1. 15 July, 10:35
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    Shortwave radiation in = infrared radiation out

    Explanation:

    The Sun is extremely hot, so it gives off high-energy radiation.

    Energy is inversely proportional to wavelength,

    E ∝ 1/λ

    Thus, most of the radiation from the Sun has a short wavelength ranging from about 0.2 µm to 1.5 µm (ultraviolet and visible light).

    The Earth, in contrast is quite cool, so its radiation has a longer wavelength ranging from 5 µm to 20 µm (infrared radiation).

    Options A, C, and E are wrong. Latent heat is the energy absorbed or released when a substance changes state.
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