Which of the following is the best example of heat transfer by conduction?
A) a pan is placed directly on a burner
B) water within the pan flows in a circular path
C) a burner gives heat through the air without touching the object
D) seawater is drawn into a mid-ocean ridge

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Conduction is the process of heat transfer through direct contact. When a pan is placed directly on a burner, heat is transferred from the burner to the pan through direct contact, making it the best example of conduction among the given options.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Heat