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February 9, 2012

Infrared -- Chalk Talk

Infrared

Infrared can be divided into three separate categories--near, mid, and far--and even though we can't see it, in some cases, we can detect it. Many things, including people and planets, emit infrared. We use infrared to transmit information via remote controls and video game consoles.

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