How is radiation different from convection and conduction?
Responses
It can travel through water.
It can travel through water.
It can travel through empty space.
It can travel through empty space.
It can travel through matter.
Radiation is the transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation. It does not require a medium to travel and can travel through empty space.
In contrast, convection is the transfer of heat energy through the movement of a fluid, such as air or water. It requires a medium to transfer heat and cannot occur in empty space.
Conduction is the transfer of heat energy through direct contact between particles of a substance. It occurs when there is a temperature difference between two objects in contact with each other. Conduction also requires a medium and cannot occur in empty space.
Overall, radiation is different from convection and conduction as it can travel through empty space, while the latter two require a medium for heat transfer.