Question

Which of these represents transfer of heat through conduction when a fireplace is lit in a room?

Hot air rises through the chimney.
Cool air is drawn in from the sides.
A spade placed in the fire turns hot.
A person sitting nearby feels the heat.

Answer 1

Answer:

A spade placed in the fire turns hot.

Explanation:

Because the spade is physically touching the fire. Conduction is the transfer of energy through direct contact.

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