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blackbody radiation: Quick Facts

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Graph showing blackbody radiation curves at temperatures of 3,000 K, 4,000 K, 5,000 K, and 6,000 K, with a shaded band marking the visible light range between two vertical dashed lines. The x-axis shows wavelength in angstroms, labeled with ultraviolet, visible light, and infrared regions, while the y-axis shows electromagnetic energy output.
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