Which of these is an example of energy transfer by radiation?

a. sand burning the soles of the feet

b. a handle of a frying pan heating up an electric stove

c. hands rubbed together to become warm

d. a surfer feeling warm as sunlight shines on her

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Marcus Parsons

11 December, 21:22

Which of these is an example of energy transfer by radiation?

a. sand burning the soles of the feet

b. a handle of a frying pan heating up an electric stove

c. hands rubbed together to become warm

d. a surfer feeling warm as sunlight shines on her

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Dillan Walker · Answer 1

I would have said D. Surfer feeling warm as sunlight shines on her.

This is because sunlight is made up of electromagnetic waves/radiation which can warm her as the sun emits infrared radiation and other waves such as visible light.

Ryan Bishop · Answer 2

Hands rubbed together to become warm

Which of these is an example of energy transfer by radiation?a. sand burning the soles of the feetb. a handle of a frying pan heating up an electric stovec. hands rubbed together to become warmd. a surfer feeling warm as sunlight shines on her

Which of these is an example of energy transfer by radiation?

a. sand burning the soles of the feet

b. a handle of a frying pan heating up an electric stove

c. hands rubbed together to become warm

d. a surfer feeling warm as sunlight shines on her