If you hold your hand off to the side of the pot with the boiling water, your hand will start to feel warm. Which type of heat transfer is demonstrated in this situation? Radiation Density Convection Conduction

**Radiation** is the correct answer.<br /><br />Here's why:<br /><br />* **Radiation** is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves. The heat from the boiling water is radiating outwards, and your hand absorbs some of that radiated heat. This is the same way the sun warms the Earth.<br /><br />Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:<br /><br />* **Conduction** requires direct contact. If you were touching the pot, conduction would be the primary method of heat transfer.<br />* **Convection** involves the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). While convection is happening within the boiling water itself, it's not the primary way the heat reaches your hand held *beside* the pot.<br />* **Density** is a measure of mass per unit volume and isn't a method of heat transfer.<br />