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An object at a temperature of 3° kelvin emits thermal radiation. What region of the electromagnetic spectrum would the peak of this emission fall in?

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The longer "far-infrared" waves

Step-by-step explanation:

The longer "far-infrared" waves are closer to the microwave section on the electromagnetic spectrum, and can be felt as intense heat, such as the heat from sunlight or fire

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