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2.3.3a Thermal radiation

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Question 63

A metal container of water is placed near an infrared radiant heater. The container absorbs energy from the heater, warming the water inside.

Which row in the table correctly describes the main methods of thermal energy transfer from the heater to the container, and through the metal wall of the container?

From the heater to the containerThrough the metal wall
Aconductionconduction
Bconductionconvection
Cradiationconduction
Dradiationconvection
A

Row A

B

Row B

C

Row C

D

Row D

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