Question

Differentiate between the following:

Short wave and Long wave radiations

Answer 1

Short Wave Radiations	Long Wave
1. Short wave radiations are electromagnetic radiations having shorter wavelengths.	1. Long wave radiations are electromagnetic radiations having longer wavelengths.
2. They have higher frequency and energy.	2. They have lower frequency and energy.
3. They are mainly received by the Earth from the Sun.	3. They are mainly emitted by the Earth after absorbing solar energy.
4. They include ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared radiations.	4. They mainly consist of thermal infrared radiations.
5. Wavelength: Solar short wave radiations are generally between 0.2 and 4 µm.	5. Wavelength: Terrestrial long wave radiations are generally greater than 4 µm.