Understanding Thermal Radiation: Absorption and Emission of Infrared Energy

The video explores how thermal energy is transferred through infrared radiation, comparing it with conduction and convection. It explains that thermal radiation can occur without matter, using examples like the sun's rays heating the Earth. The video also discusses how different surfaces affect the absorption and emission of infrared radiation, highlighting that matte and rough surfaces are better at these processes than shiny and smooth ones.

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