Question 59
EasyOriginal questionHeat from the Sun reaches the Earth through the near-empty space between them by
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Conduction and convection both need a material medium.
Radiation travels as electromagnetic waves and can cross a vacuum.
- Concept
- Modes of heat transfer
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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