Question

2 eggs cook in a frying pan, which is sitting over a gas burner. Is thermal energy being transferred from the metal pan to the eggs by radiation in this image? Why or why not?

Answer 1

No, the eggs are in direct contact with the metal pan, which is in direct contact with the gas flame, so this is conduction, not radiation

Reasons:
-Thermal energy is being transferred by conduction.

-Radiation transfers thermal energy by electromagnetic waves.

-Radiation does not transfer thermal energy by direct contact.

Radiation heat transfer is a process where heatwaves are emitted that may be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted through a colder "body". Sun heats the earth by electromagnetic waves. The sun does not come in physical contact with the Earth to transfer heat. (In my opinion, the Earth touching the sun would not be on my to-do list.)

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Answer 2

Hope that helps have a good day though.