University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Temperature and Heat - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 574: Q17.27

Answer

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Work Step by Step

A vacuum separates the Earth and sun, and heat is transferred only by radiation, not by convection or conduction. With such a weak thermal link and ample dark surface area to radiate heat away, the Earth won’t reach thermal equilibrium with the sun.
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