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Which of the following is an example of radiation? a. A metal spoon becomes warm after being set in a pot of boiling water. b. Warm water rises because it is less dense than cool water. c. Pancake batter
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Which of the following is an example of radiation?

a. A metal spoon becomes warm after being set in a pot of boiling water.
b. Warm water rises because it is less dense than cool water.
c. Pancake batter cooks quickly after being spooned onto a hot griddle.
d. Our atmosphere is constantly being heated by the sun.

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D. Our atmosphere is constantly being heated by the sun.

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d. Our atmosphere is constantly being heated by the sun

Radiation is heat transfer through empty space.
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