Question

An illustration of a hand holding a pot of boiling water over a fire. The first is labeled A, The circular arrows in the boiling water are labeled B and the warmed handle is labeled C.
Identify the method of thermal energy transfer.

A:

B:

C:

Answer 1

A: Radiation — heat from the fire/flame to the pot (and by hot gases as radiative heating).

B: Convection — circulating currents carrying heat through the boiling water.

C: Conduction — heat conducted along the metal handle (and into the hand).