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Getting burned by a hot cup being taken from the microwave is an example of heat transfer by (2 points) Select one: a. convection Incorrect b. radiation c. conduction d. sublimation

P,s its not convection

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Yep. Conduction is the answer. The heat travels from the cup to your hand when you are touching it.

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It is conduction.

conduction is where heat is transferred with two things touching each other. Here, the burn would happen because of touching the hot cup.
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