What is conduction? How is conduction different from radiation? [2 MARKS]

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The process by which heat is transferred from hotter end to the colder end of an object is known as conduction. It takes place usually in solids.

Conduction requires a medium for the heat to be transferred. Radiation does not require any medium for the heat to be transferred.

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