Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321993721
ISBN 13: 978-0-32199-372-4

Chapter 16 - For Thought and Discussion - Page 299: 13

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The energy of the sun is not concentrated on the earth, so much of its energy goes in other directions. Thus, the majority of the energy does not go to heating the earth.
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