General science · Difficulty 2
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Which term matches this description: transfer of thermal energy through direct particle contact?
- conduction
- acid
- photosynthesis
- gravity
Reveal answer and explanation
conduction
conduction is transfer of thermal energy through direct particle contact. A metal spoon warms while resting in hot soup.