GCSE Physics – Black body radiation

Last updated: 13/05/2020
AQA GCSE Science – Physics higher Waves GCSE Physics – Black body radiation

Learning Objectives

-I can recall that all objects emit infra-red radiation
-I can explain what a perfect black body is
-I can explain that the intensity and wavelength distribution depend on the temperature of the object
-I can explain anybody is constantly absorbing and emitting radiation and the balance between the two determines the temperature