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Recognize that thermal energy transfer via thermal radiation does not need a medium and primarily occurs through infrared radiation.

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Recognize that thermal energy transfer via thermal radiation does not need a medium and primarily occurs through infrared radiation

This point belongs to Transfer of thermal energy, especially Transfer of thermal energy outcomes.
You need to be able to recognize that thermal energy transfer via thermal radiation does not need a medium and primarily occurs through infrared radiation.
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