At a high temperature,a body emits radiation of wavelengths $\lambda_1, \lambda_2, \lambda_3,$ and $\lambda_4$ only. At a lower temperature,which of the following wavelengths will it absorb?

  • A
    $\lambda_1$
  • B
    $\lambda_2$
  • C
    $\lambda_1$ and $\lambda_2$
  • D
    $\lambda_1, \lambda_2, \lambda_3,$ and $\lambda_4$

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