Question

Identify the mode of heat transfer as labelled in the image below.

• A. A-Convection, B-Conduction, C-Radiation
• B. A-Conduction, B-Convection, C-Radiation
• C. A-Radiation, B-Conduction, C-Convection
• D. A-Radiation, B-Convection, C-Conduction

Answer 1

The correct option is B A-Conduction, B-Convection, C-Radiation

The pan gets heated due to transfer of heat from fire to pan due to radiation.
Water in the pan is being heated due to transfer of heat to water molecules through convection.
We feel hot on touching the handle of pan because heat is transferred from pan to our hand by conduction.