What is the difference between conduction, convection, and radiation?

Can you explain the difference between conduction, convection, and radiation?

Sure! Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact, convection involves the movement of fluids, and radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Can you give me an example of conduction?

Of course! A common example of conduction is when you touch a hot stove; the heat transfers directly from the stove to your hand.

What about convection? How does that work?

Convection occurs in fluids, like water or air. For instance, when you boil water, the hot water rises, and cooler water moves down, creating a circulation.

And radiation? How is it different from the other two?

Radiation doesn't require a medium to transfer heat. An example is the warmth you feel from the sun, which travels through the vacuum of space.