Heat transfer through waves is called:

Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Solution

The correct option is C Radiation
Heat transfer in the form of infrared waves is called radiation. The transfer of heat by radiation does not require any medium. For example, the heat energy from the sun reaches the earth's surface through radiation.

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During which process does heat transfer take place through electomagnetic waves?

Mode of Heat Transfer	Mechanism
1. Conduction	(a) Heat transfer occurs through electromagnetic waves without involving particles.
2. Convection	(b) Transfer of heat through the movement of liquids and gases.
3. Radiation	(c) Heat transfer takes place between objects by direct contact.

The process of transfer of heat through a substance without any motion of the particles is called conduction.

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Is heat is transferred by electromagnetic waves? What is known as electromagnetic waves?

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