An Object That Acts as a Blackbody Emits Photons Because

Multiple Choice

An object that acts as a blackbody emits photons because ____.

A) thermal energy excites electrons to the ground state
B) electrons in the atoms of the object jump to lower energy levels
C) electrons in the atoms of the object jump to higher energy levels
D) atoms in the object collide, changing the motion of charged particles
E) atoms in the object have absorbed photons from an external source