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Thermal radiation

physical science Maturity 11-13

Everything warm sends out heat.

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Hot metalwork.jpg
It moves through the air. The sun sends heat to Earth. This helps keep us warm. It is a very big job. Can you feel the sun's heat?
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Electromagnetic spectrum.png

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 13.9 | Vital Level 5