Which scenario shows radiation?(1 point)

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The air under a reading lamp is warmed.
The air under a reading lamp is warmed.

Eggs boil in a pot of water.
Eggs boil in a pot of water.

Eggs cook in a skillet.
Eggs cook in a skillet.

Air warmed by a floor radiator rises to the top of a room, forcing cooler air downward.

1 answer

The scenario that shows radiation is:

The air under a reading lamp is warmed.

In this case, the lamp emits radiant energy (radiation) that warms the air directly around it. The other scenarios primarily involve conduction (skillet and pot) and convection (radiator).