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Which radiation in sunlight causes the heating effect?

1. Ultraviolet
2. Infrared
3. Visible light
4. All of these

Correct answer: Infrared

Solution

Infrared radiation is mainly responsible for the heating effect of sunlight because it is strongly associated with thermal energy transfer. Ultraviolet and visible light are not the primary cause of heating.

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