Question

A boy is sitting to the side of a campfire. He is 5 feet away, but still feels warm. This is an example of:

Question 2 options:

conduction


convection


radiation

Answer 1

the answer should be radiation.

Answer 2

The correct option is C. This is an example of radiation.

Radiation is what occurs when energy is transmitted or emission of energy through the space or in the form of waves. This includes: electromagnetic radiation, such as radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma radiation

Whereas in conduction and convection it is necessary that two objects should be touching each other in order to transfer heat.