Question

How long does it take heat to get to earth from the sun?

Answer 1

Heat is a form of electromagnetic radiation.

Explanation:

It therefore travels with the speed of light, which is almost `300000` km/s
As the average distance from the sun is about `150` million km, this will take:
`(1500cancel00000)/(3cancel00000)=500s=8m20s`

Answer 2

Infra red waves a form of electro magnetic radiation brings heat to earth from Sun.

Explanation:

They travel at speed of light and takes about 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach earths surface.