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There are three forms of heat transfer. Which one travels from the Sun to the Earth?
A
Conduction
B
Convection
C
Radiation
D
Heat doesn’t travel from the Sun
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Radiation is the transfer of heat energy through space by electromagnetic radiation. Most of the electromagnetic radiation that comes to the earth from the sun is invisible.

Detailed explanation-2: -Radiation is another form of heat transfer. It does not require any medium and can be used for transfer of heat in a vacuum as well. This method uses electromagnetic waves which transfer heat from one place to the other. The heat and light from the sun in our solar system reach our planet using radiation only.

Detailed explanation-3: -Energy is transferred from the sun to Earth via electromagnetic waves, or radiation. Most of the energy that passes through the upper atmosphere and reaches Earth’s surface is in two forms, visible and infrared light. The majority of this light is in the visible spectrum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Conduction is the transfer of energy from one molecule to another by direct contact. Convection is the movement of heat by a fluid such as water or air. Radiation is the transfer of heat by electromagnetic waves.

Detailed explanation-5: -Radiant energy is electromagnetic energy that travels in transverse waves. Thermal energy, or heat, is the energy that comes from the movement of atoms and molecules in a substance. More items

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