Question

t3e2 quiz - thermal energy transfer

1. this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then answer part b.

part a
a student was cooking chicken in the frying pan. which type of heat transfer is taking place between the pan and the chicken?
a. radiation
b. convection
c. electrical
d. conduction
part b
which explanation below best supports the answer to part a?
a the transfer of heat through an empty space
b. the transfer of heat through direct particles of matter
c. the transfer of heat through mass movement of heated liquid
d. the transfer of heat through gases

Explanation:

• Part A: Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact. The pan and chicken are in direct contact, so it's conduction.
• Part B: Conduction is defined as the transfer of heat through direct particles of matter.

Answer:

• Part A: d. conduction
• Part B: b. the transfer of heat through direct particles of matter