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How does the heat from the sun reach the earth ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Sun and Earth Relationship**: The sun is a massive source of energy, and the Earth is located at a considerable distance from it. 2. **Identifying the Medium**: The space between the sun and the Earth is a vacuum, which means it does not contain any matter. 3. **Modes of Heat Transfer**: There are three primary modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. - **Conduction**: Heat transfer through direct contact between materials. ...
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