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JAMB Physics 2013 Question 24

Question 24

Heat Transfer

The mechanism of heat transfer from one point to another through the vibration of the molecules of the medium is

  1. A.convection.
  2. B.conduction.
  3. C.radiation.
  4. D.diffusion.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (conduction.)

Explanation

In conduction the molecules vibrate about fixed positions and pass energy on to their neighbours, without the medium itself flowing.