AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy · 8464
Specification 6.6.2.4 · Paper 6
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GCSE Combined Science · key term
Producing an image from infrared radiation emitted by objects, revealing differences in their temperature.
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Specification 6.6.2.4 · Paper 6
Paper 5, Paper 6
A method of forming an image using infrared radiation emitted by objects, revealing differences in temperature.
Revise: Effects and uses of EM wavesWarm objects emit infrared radiation, which a thermal imaging camera detects to form an image showing temperature differences. This allows objects to be detected even when visible light is limited and is useful in security systems.
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