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Which of the following is an example of thermal energy being transferred directly from one substance to another via conduction?(3 points)

a pan heating on the stove

perspiration evaporating from a person's skin

the Sun's rays heating up a rock on the ground

water vapor escaping from a pot of boiling water

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Answer: a pan heating on the stove.

Explanation: Conduction is heat transfer by direct contact; the hot burner transfers thermal energy directly to the metal pan. The other choices involve evaporation (latent heat) or radiation.