Radiation Answers

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87902

In which scenario does radiation occur?

A
warming soup on a stove
B
drying towels at the beach
C
cooking eggs in boiling water
D
warming a sore muscle with a hot pack
87903

In which scenario is thermal energy being transferred by radiation?

A
[Image: A lava lamp lit from below....]
Option A
B
[Image: A steaming mug of brown liquid sits on snow....]
Option B
C
[Image: A chick sits beneath a bright lamp....]
Option C
D
[Image: An iron is used on a wrinkled shirt....]
Option D
87904

Is thermal energy being transferred from the metal pan to the eggs by radiation in this image? Why or why not?

Answer:

Yes. The hot pan transfers some thermal energy to the eggs by emitting infrared radiation, although conduction also heats the eggs where they touch the pan.

87905

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
No, thermal energy is not being transferred from the metal pan to the eggs by radiation.
B
The eggs are in direct contact with the metal pan.
C
Thermal energy is being transferred by conduction.
D
Radiation transfers thermal energy by electromagnetic waves.
E
Radiation does not transfer thermal energy by direct contact.

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Radiation Answers — PA-Science 8 Q1