Asked by Eli

Read the paragraph. Then select the correct answer.


In the world of renewable energy, solar power is rapidly growing. Solar panels work by absorbing the sun's rays. The panels soak up the sunlight and get warm because they are absorbing thermal energy from the sun. This energy is then converted into electricity that can power homes, businesses, and even entire cities.

Using what you know about the Greek root "therm" and the suffix "-al," what is the meaning of "thermal" as it is used in this paragraph?

related to daylight

related to building

related to brightness

related to heat

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related to heat

("Therm" means heat and the suffix "-al" means relating to, so "thermal" means relating to heat.)