What color does a black body radiating across the entire visible spectrum appear to the human eye?

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Published: 30 Aug 2024
Last updated: 28 May 2026

Explanation

When a black body emits radiation covering all wavelengths in the visible range, the combined light appears white to the human eye. This is because white light is a mixture of all visible colors.

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What color does a black body radiating across the entire visible spectrum appear to the human eye?

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