Question

Bruce left some butter out in his kitchen. Bright sunlight came in through the window and melted the butter. Heat energy from the sun is called A) conduction. B) convection. C) insulation. D) radiation.

Answer 1

Conduction of heat means the transfer of heat from one solid to the other having a physical contact.

Convection of heat is the transfer of heat from one place to another through the movement of fluids.

Insulation of heat is that transfer of heat energy that takes place between two bodies having difference in temperature.

Radiation is that transfer of heat energy that is independent of any medium or contact .

Hence, the heat energy from the sun is called radiation.

Answer 2

Answer:

radiation

Explanation:

because it makes heat spread through space