Complete the following statement: Most of the heat that is lost to space from the earth occurs by
A)conduction.
B)convection.
C)radiation.
D)both conduction and radiation.
E)both conduction and convection.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Heat transfer occurs through three methods - conduction, convection, and radiation. However, in space, there is no medium for convection or conduction to occur, and hence, heat is lost only by radiation. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

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