In the Chapter "More About Energy" , it's given that- a piece of paper catches fire when sunlight is made - Physics - More about Energy

Question

In the Chapter "More About Energy" ,
it's given that- a piece of paper catches fire when sunlight is
made to fall on it through a convex lens , due to the Light Energy
of the Sun
How could Light Energy be responsible for raising the Temp of
Paper above it's Ignition Temperature : not the Heat Energy ?

Ankur · Accepted Answer

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