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Uses of Heat

Question 10 • FL-2003310-Physical Science CR

Which refers to the process of going against the natural flow of heat and moving thermal energy from a low temperature to a high temperature?

Answer
A
radiation
B
refrigeration
C
heating
D
conduction

Explanation

Heat naturally flows from a higher temperature to a lower temperature. Refrigeration uses energy to move thermal energy in the opposite direction, from a cooler place to a warmer one. Radiation and conduction are ways heat is transferred, while heating simply raises temperature.

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