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Physics · L2 · Which Heat Transfer Is It?

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A simple way to work out whether a heat transfer scenario is conduction, convection, or radiation.

by @openstemUpdated Physics
Heat is moving from one place to anotherDo the two objects touch directly?Conduction 🖐️Is a liquid or gas flowing and carrying the heat?Convection 🌬️Radiation ☀️Yes, touching solidsNo direct touchingYes, fluid rises and sinksNo, heat crosses air or empty space

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