I can change temperatures, I can be emitted by objects, and I am part of the light spectrum. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about heat waves you cannot see.
Answer
Infrared
Explanation
Infrared radiation is emitted by warm objects and is invisible to the human eye.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Infrared.
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