Complete the following statement: The space between the inner walls of a thermos bottle is evacuated to minimize heat transfer by
A)radiation.
B)conduction.
C)conduction and convection.
D)conduction and radiation.
E)conduction,convection,and radiation.

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The space between the inner walls of a thermos bottle is evacuated to minimize heat transfer by conduction and convection. Evacuating the space reduces the air molecules that can conduct heat or circulate in convection currents, thus minimizing these forms of heat transfer.

Complete the Following Statement: the Space Between the Inner Walls