Energy Transfers

1 mark · Easy

Which method of thermal energy transfer mostly explains why the handle of a metal spoon becomes hot when placed in hot soup?

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Correct option: Conduction

Common mistakes: Convection; Radiation; Insulation

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A1 · 1 mark · Chooses 'Conduction' as the method responsible for heating the spoon handle.

Worked solution

Heat travels through solids by conduction, so the metal spoon's handle gets hot by this method.