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Why is solar energy transferred to earth by radiation not convection?
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∙ 14y ago
Convection takes place through a material medium between source and sink.
There isn't any material medium between sun and earth, and we are therefore
thankful that radiation exists.
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What energy is transferred from the sun to the earth?
the energy transferred to the earth is called, electromagnetic radiation.
Heat being transferred from the sun to earth is an example of which process convection expansion radiation or conduction?
radiation
Does Energy from the Sun is transferred to Earth through convection?
No! Convection would require a medium and there is none such between the sun and the earth - just vacuum.
Energy can enter the earth system from internal sources through convection and from external sources through what?
Energy can enter the earth system from internal sources through convection and from external sources through radiation from the Sun (solar energy).
How can you tell if solar energy has heated Earth or if energy from the sun has transferred to Earth?
Very simply, you can "see" the sun or feel the sun's warmth. Both of these tell you that solar energy from the sun has transferred to earth.
How is solar energy from the Sun transferred to the Earth?
It is transferred by the energy of photons and heat radiation. Convection doesnt work as there is vacuum between sun and earth.
How is solar energy transferred to the sun to the earth?
It is transferred by the energy of photons and heat radiation. Convection doesnt work as there is vacuum between sun and earth.
What are three ways energy is transferred from earth's surface to the atmosphere?
Conduction, convection and radiation.
What are the primary ways that the heat energy is transferred through the earth system?
Radiation, Conduction, and Convection.
How is the suns energy transferred?
The sun transfer heat through radiationAnswer'Heat' is not transferred. Rather, 'heat' describes the process of transferring energy. So, your question should read, 'How does the sun transfer energy to earth?", and the answer is by radiation.
What energy is transferred from the sun to the earth?
the energy transferred to the earth is called, electromagnetic radiation.
What is the atmosphere's role in the exchange of gases on Earth?
The atmosphere exchanges gases by means of convection, radiation, and conduction. This is how energy is transferred between the Earth and the atmosphere.
What is the atmospheres role in the exchange of gases on earth?
The atmosphere exchanges gases by means of convection, radiation, and conduction. This is how energy is transferred between the Earth and the atmosphere.
What is the atmospheres role in the exchanges of gases on earth?
The atmosphere exchanges gases by means of convection, radiation, and conduction. This is how energy is transferred between the Earth and the atmosphere.
Is the sun's energy transferred to Earth by radiation?
Yes. Since there is no phjysical material in the space between Sun and Earth, neither conduction nor convection is an option.
How is heat transferred through earth?
heat conduction, convection, thermal radiation.
Heat being transferred from the sun to earth is an example of which process convection expansion radiation or conduction?
radiation
