hich is the best description of radiation?(1 point)

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transfer of thermal energy within a liquid
transfer of thermal energy within a liquid

transfer of thermal energy between two substances that are touching
transfer of thermal energy between two substances that are touching

transfer of thermal energy within a gas
transfer of thermal energy within a gas

transfer of thermal energy through infrared waves
transfer of thermal energy through infrared waves

Answer 1

The best description of radiation is:

transfer of thermal energy through infrared waves.

Unlike conduction and convection, which involve the movement of matter, radiation transfers energy through electromagnetic waves, including infrared radiation.