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Which of the following statements best contrasts thermal energy transfer through radiation, conduction, and convection

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Answer: Convection and conduction transfer thermal energy through matter only, and radiation transfers thermal energy through both matter and empty space.

Explanation: Edge 2020

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Thermal energy transfer through conduction, conduction involves the direct transfer of heat from one object to another object that is contacted.

Thermal energy transfer through convection, convection involves the movement of warm particles.

Thermal energy transfer through radiation, radiation involves the movement of electromagnetic waves.

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