MEDAL/FAN
A student thinks that because the sun is made of gas, it transfers heat to Earth by convection. Which explains why this is an incorrect description of how the sun transfers heat to Earth?

The space between the sun and Earth contains no matter.
Convection cannot occur in gases.
Earth can absorb heat only in the form of radiation.
Electromagnetic waves do not carry energy.

Question

MEDAL/FAN
A student thinks that because the sun is made of gas, it transfers heat to Earth by convection. Which explains why this is an incorrect description of how the sun transfers heat to Earth?

The space between the sun and Earth contains no matter.
Convection cannot occur in gases.
Earth can absorb heat only in the form of radiation.
Electromagnetic waves do not carry energy.

anonymous · Answer

@pooja @seb.cal

anonymous · Answer

@micahm

anonymous · Answer

I think it's c but I'm not too sure.

micahm · Answer

Earth can absorb heat only in the form of radiation.

anonymous · Answer

Yayy thank you!!

beautifulmystery. · Answer

First one is correct. Sun does not transfer "heat", it transfers energy in the form of ratiaton to the earth.
Second one: convection CAN occur in gasses
Third: Earth can absorb heat in more ways than radiaton.
Fourth: Electromagnetic waves DO carry energy.