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a scientist heats a piece of iron until it is glowing white–hot. he places the metal inside a metal box. he removes all of the air from the inside of the box. after a few seconds, the sides of the box that are not touching the metal begin to feel warm. which process is most likely responsible for the warming? convection convection current radiation evaporation

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Heat transfer through Radiation is responsible.

This is heat transfer that does not require a material medium or contact is not required.
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