1. What does the Kelvin temperature scale represent in thermodynamics?
2. What is the role of the incidence angle of solar radiation in Earth's surface energy balance?
3. How do the black body model and black body spectrum differ from each other?
Temperature scales — main types?
Kelvin and Celsius scales
Kelvin — zero point?
Absolute zero, 0 K, particles at minimum motion
Wien's Law — relation?
Peak wavelength inversely proportional to temperature
Temperature scales — purpose?
Measure thermal energy in different systems.
Kelvin scale — zero point?
0 K at absolute zero, minimal particle motion.
Celsius scale — zero point?
0°C at water's freezing point.
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