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Thermal Energy and Heat — Test

Question 6 • Physical Science

Which describes how radiation moves?

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

Explanation

Thermal energy is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler object. Radiation carries this energy as electromagnetic waves, so it can travel even through empty space. Therefore, radiation moves from a warmer object to a cooler object.

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