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How does the energy produced in the core of the sun reach the surface?

Answer 1

Theodore Angelis

From the core first it moves outwards by radiation and then convection.

By Rad ation and convection.
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Answer 2
Alice Andrews
Radiation transport is the mechanism by which the energy generated in the Sun's core makes its way to the surface. Photons generated in the core collide randomly with particles inside the Sun until they reach the surface, where they are released as sunlight.
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