Why do objects glow red/white when heated?

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Why do objects glow red/white when heated?

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When objects are heated you are transferring energy to the object. This energy wants to escape instantly and does such in the form of heat which radiates from the object causing it to feel hot, as well as light energy which radiates from the object causing it to glow.

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