If a certain object emits visible waves rather than infrared waves its temperature is
A)higher.
B)lower.
C)the same, temperature doesn't make any difference.

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The temperature of an object is directly proportional to the frequency and wavelength of the electromagnetic waves emitted by it. Visible waves have a higher frequency and shorter wavelength than infrared waves, so an object emitting visible waves has a higher temperature than an object emitting infrared waves.

If a Certain Object Emits Visible Waves Rather Than Infrared