Why are infrared waves important for maintaining Earth's average temperature?
**Infrared waves** λ≈700 nm to 1 mm, f≈10¹² to 4×10¹⁴ Hz, produced by hot bodies and molecular vibrations, wavelength range as per document 700 nm-1 mm, used in remote sensing because IR penetrates haze, thermal imaging detects IR emitted by objects, remote controls, effective for sensing temperature. The document explains that infrared radiation is trapped by greenhouse gases, contributing to the greenhouse effect, which helps maintain Earth's average temperature. Using c = fλ, E₀/B₀ = c, I_d = ε₀ dΦ_E/dt, and spectrum classification λ = c/f, evaluation yields They contribute to the greenhous
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