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JAMB Physics 2019 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The transfer of energy from the sun to the Earth's surface is known as

  • A. evaporation
  • B. convection
  • C. radiationCorrect
  • D. conduction

Explanation

Heat transfer from the sun to the earth is by radiation — the only method of heat transfer that does not require a material medium.

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