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SPACE AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ironing a shirt is an example of ____
A
condensation
B
conduction
C
convection
D
radiation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ironing of clothes is an example of conduction where the heat is conducted from the iron to the clothes. Heat is transferred from hands to ice cube resulting in the melting of an ice cube when held in hands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Iron is good conductor of heat. Iron is ductile.

Detailed explanation-3: -A common example of conduction is the process of heating a pan on a stove. The heat from the burner transfers directly to the surface of the pan. Temperature is a measure of the amount of kinetic energy processed by the particles in a sample of matter.

Detailed explanation-4: -If you leave a metal spoon propped up in a pot, it will become hot from the boiling water inside the pot. Chocolate candy in your hand will eventually melt as heat is conducted from your hand to the chocolate. When ironing a piece of clothing, the iron is hot and the heat is transferred to the clothing.

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