Chapter 8: Problem 33
Explain how infrared light can be used to detect some types of animals in the dark. Can you think of a situation in which this would not work?
Chapter 8: Problem 33
Explain how infrared light can be used to detect some types of animals in the dark. Can you think of a situation in which this would not work?
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