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Heat

Question 7 • GCHS Physical Science B - SC1114

Which is the best example of the transfer of heat through radiation?

Answer
A
the Sun providing heat to a solar panel
B
water boiling in a pot on a hot stove
C
a room in a house being warmed by a fireplace
D
a spoon becoming hot when placed in a cup of coffee

Explanation

Radiation transfers heat through electromagnetic waves and does not require direct contact or moving matter. The Sun provides heat to a solar panel through sunlight, so choice A is the best example. Water heated in a pot and a spoon warmed in coffee mainly involve conduction, while a fireplace can warm a room through both radiation and convection.

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