Which mechanism for heat transfer can operate in a vacuum?
A)contraction
B)conduction
C)radiation
D)convection

Name: Which mechanism for heat transfer can operate in a vacuum? A)contraction B)conduction C)radiation D)convection
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Radiation can occur in a vacuum since it doesn't require a medium to transfer heat. Conduction and convection both require a physical medium, such as a solid, liquid, or gas, to transfer heat. Contraction is not a mechanism for heat transfer.

Which Mechanism for Heat Transfer Can Operate in a Vacuum