Around 1800,William Herschel Passed Light Through a Prism and Discovered

question 34

Multiple Choice

Around 1800,William Herschel passed light through a prism and discovered that part of the NONVISIBLE radiation in the resulting spectrum would raise the temperature of a thermometer.This portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is

• A) radio.
• B) infrared.
• C) ultraviolet.
• D) X-ray.

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial metric used to measure the company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its income before interest and taxes to its interest expenses.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, typically reflected in income statements as a cost of financing operations.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its interest obligations based on its operating income.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, reflecting the price paid for using a lender's money or credit.