Radiation is the only type of heat transfer that can: a. travel through a vacuum b. transfer heat through the movement of fluid c. be measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs) d. bo... Radiation is the only type of heat transfer that can: a. travel through a vacuum b. transfer heat through the movement of fluid c. be measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs) d. boil water to steam
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The question is asking to identify the defining characteristic of heat transfer via radiation. You must choose the property which only applies to radiation, but not to conduction or convection.
Answer
a. travel through a vacuum
The final answer is a. travel through a vacuum
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is a. travel through a vacuum
More Information
Radiation is a method of heat transfer that doesn't require a medium, unlike conduction and convection. This allows it to travel through empty space.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking all heat transfer is the same. Conduction needs direct contact, convection requires fluid movement, but radiation can happen without any matter present.
Sources
- Heat Transfer - techtransfer.com
- The web page with info on - Radiation is the only type of heat transfer that can travel through a vacuum. - brainly.com
- 2. BASICS OF ENERGY AND ITS VARIOUS FORMS - beeindia.gov.in
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