Asked by martin
Which statement accurately describes radiation?
Radiation needs matter to transfer thermal energy.
Thermal energy is transferred by electromagnetic waves.
Ironing a shirt to take out wrinkles is an example of radiation.
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Only the second statement is accurate.
- Radiation does not need matter — it transfers thermal energy by electromagnetic waves (e.g., sunlight, infrared).
- Ironing transfers heat mainly by conduction (direct contact with the hot iron), not by radiation.
- Radiation does not need matter — it transfers thermal energy by electromagnetic waves (e.g., sunlight, infrared).
- Ironing transfers heat mainly by conduction (direct contact with the hot iron), not by radiation.
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