A thermos flask is designed with a vacuum between its double glass walls

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

A thermos flask is designed with a vacuum between its double glass walls. Which two modes of heat transfer are suppressed by the vacuum, and which mode can still occur to some extent between the inner and outer walls? Give a brief reason.

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