Heat transfer in vacuum occurs by MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Heat transfer in vacuum occurs by
A. Radiation
B. Both conduction and convection
C. Conduction
D. Convection
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Radiation does not require medium; it travels via electromagnetic waves. Conduction needs medium for molecular collisions, convection needs fluid motion. Sun's heat reaches Earth by radiation through vacuum of space.

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