Which of the following is an example of heat being transferred from one object to another without direct contact?

Caleb burned himself by taking a shower in water that was too hot.

Caleb burned himself by spilling a hot drink on his hand.

Caleb burned himself by touching the end of a poker that was sitting in a fire.

Caleb burned himself by holding his hand too close to a fire for too long.

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Physics

Mae

3 December, 12:50

Which of the following is an example of heat being transferred from one object to another without direct contact?

Caleb burned himself by taking a shower in water that was too hot.

Caleb burned himself by spilling a hot drink on his hand.

Caleb burned himself by touching the end of a poker that was sitting in a fire.

Caleb burned himself by holding his hand too close to a fire for too long.

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Angela Juarez · Answer 1

Caleb burning himself by holding his hand too close to a fire for too long is an example of heat transfer without direct contact because Caleb does not touch the fire.

Heath Alexander · Answer 2

Caleb burned himself by holding his hand too close to a fire for too long.