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What type of energy transfer is taking place as the coils in a toaster heat?

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Conduction

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When operating in this mode, heat is transferred between two entities that are really in contact.

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Answer: A toaster uses infrared radiation to heat a piece of bread (see How Thermoses Work for information on infrared radiation). When you put your bread in and see the coils glow red, the coils are producing infrared radiation.

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