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Three modes of heat transfer

Pot of water on flame, gloved hand on handle, hands on left, red arrows showing direction of heat transfer.

This image illustrates ways in which heat energy is transferred:

  • hands are warmed by radiation

  • water in the pot is heated by convection

  • the pot handle is heated by conduction.

Original diagram by nandalalsarkar, 123RF Ltd.

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