Question

d) air

1. when water is boiled on the stove, how does thermal energy move through

a) only by conduction
b) only by convection
c) by conduction and convection
d) by radiation only

Explanation:

When water is boiled on a stove, heat from the stove is transferred to the pot by conduction. Then, within the water, warmer water rises and cooler water sinks, which is convection. So both conduction and convection are involved.

Answer:

c) By conduction and convection