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arivle123

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on: Jul 29, 2018
Radiant energy from the Sun is composed of shorter wavelengths than radiation from the Earth because the Sun
 
  A) has much more thermal energy.
  B) has a higher temperature than the Earth.
  C) is an energy source while the Earth is primarily an energy receiver.
  D) none of the above

Question 2

To minimize heat loss it is best that a teapot be
 
  A) black.
  B) silver.
  C) depends on size, not color


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Silverbeard98

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


arivle123

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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