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Why is thermal energy from the Sun transferred to Earth through electromagnetic waves instead of any other type of thermal energy transfer?

Electromagnetic waves can carry energy through matter.

Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space.

Electromagnetic waves can move through gases faster than other types of energy transfer.

Electromagnetic waves can move more energy than other types of energy transfer.

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  1. Yesterday, 13:57
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    The second answer is correct. Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space. To reach the Earth, the sun’s thermal energy must travel through a vacuum or empty space. Electromagnetic waves are the only type of thermal energy that can do so. This means that the sun’s rays must travel through the Earth via electromagnetic waves.
  2. Yesterday, 15:45
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    The second one B ... its correct
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