Water is heated in a kettlE. The inside water is heated by convection. A person sitting near the fire receives heat by ________?

  • A. Conduction
  • B. Convection
  • C. Radiation
  • D. Reflection
  • E. None of these

Explanation

Heat from a fire reaches a nearby person mainly as infrared radiation, which can travel through space without a medium. Convection heats fluids such as the water in the kettle, while conduction requires direct contact.

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