Question
A solar cooker is a device that utilizes the energy of direct sunlight to cook or heat food and liquids. The design of a solar cooker is shown.

Which Two statements most accurately describe the flow of energy in a solar cooker?
A.
Thermal energy is transferred from the solar cooker's interior to the Sun.
B.
Heat flows from the solar cooker's cold surface to the cooler food inside.
C.
Thermal energy is transferred from the Sun to the solar cooker through radiation.
D.
The solar cooker transfers thermal energy from the cooler surroundings to the food.
E.
The solar cooker absorbs sunlight and converts it into thermal energy to heat the food.

Which Two statements most accurately describe the flow of energy in a solar cooker?
A.
Thermal energy is transferred from the solar cooker's interior to the Sun.
B.
Heat flows from the solar cooker's cold surface to the cooler food inside.
C.
Thermal energy is transferred from the Sun to the solar cooker through radiation.
D.
The solar cooker transfers thermal energy from the cooler surroundings to the food.
E.
The solar cooker absorbs sunlight and converts it into thermal energy to heat the food.
Answers
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The two statements that most accurately describe the flow of energy in a solar cooker are:
C. Thermal energy is transferred from the Sun to the solar cooker through radiation.
E. The solar cooker absorbs sunlight and converts it into thermal energy to heat the food.
These statements correctly describe the process of energy transfer in a solar cooker where sunlight (radiant energy) is absorbed and converted into thermal energy to cook food.
C. Thermal energy is transferred from the Sun to the solar cooker through radiation.
E. The solar cooker absorbs sunlight and converts it into thermal energy to heat the food.
These statements correctly describe the process of energy transfer in a solar cooker where sunlight (radiant energy) is absorbed and converted into thermal energy to cook food.