NEET Physics Heat Transfer MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about heat transfer mechanisms is correct?
Conduction requires a medium, while radiation does not.
Convection can occur in a vacuum, similar to radiation.
Radiation is the only mode of heat transfer that requires a physical medium.
Convection and conduction both involve bulk motion of matter.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Conduction and convection require a medium for heat transfer, whereas radiation can occur in a vacuum as it involves the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.
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