Infrared waves are often called heat waves because they
A) emanate from relatively hot sources.
B) consist of frequencies lower than those of visible light.
C) induce resonance in molecules and increase internal energy in a substance.
D) are absorbed rather than reflected by the skin.
E) are the predominant waves emitted by the sun.
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