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General Knowledge · Q600

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 600

Q600

The transfer of heat by molecule-to-molecule contact is:

A.
Conduction
Answer
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Ultrasonic

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Conduction is the transfer of heat between substances that are in direct contact with each other. The better the conductor, the more rapidly heat will be transferred. Metal is a good conduction of heat. Conduction occurs when a substance is heated, particles will gain more energy, and vibrate more.