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Where does the peak wavelength emitted by the sun fall in the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Step-by-step explanation:

The Sun emits radiation right across the electromagnetic spectrum, from extremely high-energy X-rays to ultra-long-wavelength radio waves, and everything in-between. The peak of this emission occurs in the visible portion of the spectrum.

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