Question

the sun emits electromagnetic waves at many frequencies, but mostly in the infrared, visible, and ultraviolet spectrums. what kind of energy is this?
○ nuclear
○ radiant
○ thermal
○ chemical

Explanation:

• Nuclear energy is related to atomic nuclei (e.g., fission/fusion), not electromagnetic waves.
• Radiant energy is energy transmitted via electromagnetic waves (like light, infrared, UV), which matches the sun’s emitted waves.
• Thermal energy is heat (kinetic energy of particles), not the wave - based emission here.
• Chemical energy is stored in chemical bonds, unrelated to electromagnetic wave emission.

Answer:

B. radiant