Combined Science GCSE
Long wavelength infrared radiation
What Long wavelength infrared radiation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Long wavelength infrared radiation
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Radiation emitted by the warmed Earth's surface, some of which is absorbed by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Topics that use Long wavelength infrared radiation
- Greenhouse gases (AQA GCSE)
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