Of the three ways in which energy is transported in nature, which two are important in the Sun?
A) radiation and conduction
B) convection and conduction
C) The question is wrong; all three ways in which energy is transported are equally important in the Sun.
D) radiation and convection

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Radiation and convection are the primary methods of energy transport within the Sun. Radiation occurs in the Sun's core and radiative zone, where energy is transferred through electromagnetic waves. Convection occurs in the outer layer (the convective zone), where energy is transported by the physical movement of hot plasma. Conduction, the transfer of heat through direct contact, plays a negligible role in the Sun's energy transport due to the low density of the solar plasma.

Of the Three Ways in Which Energy Is Transported in Nature