JAMB Physics 2013 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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

A. conductionCorrect
B. convection
C. radiation
D. diffusion

Explanation

Conduction is the method of heat transfer that involves the vibration of the molecules of the medium. Convection involves actual movement of the fluid, while radiation requires no medium at all.

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