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Introduction to Waves

Question 7 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

Which describes how radiation moves?

Answer
A
Radiation moves from a cooler object to a warmer object
B
Radiation moves from a warmer object to a cooler object
C
Radiation moves from a warm object to an object of the same temperature
D
Radiation moves from a cool object to an object of the same temperature

Explanation

Thermal radiation transfers energy from a warmer object to a cooler one. The cooler object absorbs some of that energy, so choice B, “Radiation moves from a warmer object to a cooler object,” is correct.

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