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Solar energy is received by the earth through – |
A. | conduction |
B. | radiation |
C. | convection |
D. | refraction |
Answer» B. radiation | |
Explanation: In physics, radiation is a process in which energetic particles or energetic, waves travel through vacuum, or through matter- containing media that are not required for their propagation. The Earth receives 174 petawatts (PW) of incoming solar radiation (insolation) at the upper atmosphere. |
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