Why do most of the electromagnetic waves emitted by the Sun that strike Earth's surface are infrared and visible light waves?
1 Answer
Feb 8, 2017
I would say because of its temperature:
Explanation:
A hot object emits radiation but the wavelength of this radiation depends upon its temperature:
The peak of emission is centred around the visible/IR part of the EM spectrum.
Consider a hot piece of Iron; you'll see becoming red corresponding to a certain specific temperature of the metal!
You can have a look at Planck's description of Black Body Radiation as well.
