Energy transfer occurs through radiation, conduction, and convection from "summary" of Physics 11 by British Columbia. Schools Department. Curriculum Development Branch
Energy transfer occurs through radiation, conduction, and convection. Radiation is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves. When an object is heated, it emits electromagnetic waves in the form of infrared radiation. These waves carry energy away from the object and can be absorbed by another object, causing it to heat up. This process is how energy from the Sun reaches the Earth, warming our planet and allowing life to thrive. Conduction is the transfer of energy through direct contact between particles of a substance. When a hot object comes into contact with a cooler object, energy is transferred from the hot object to the cooler one. The particles in the hot object ...
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