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The Earth constantly receives radiant energy from the sun and gets warmed up. Why does the Earth not get as hot as the Sun is?

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter22: Electric Current

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 110A

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