Multiple choice

Burning your bare feet on the hot sand requires _______ to transfer energy.

  1. conduction

  2. diffraction

  3. polarization

  4. convection

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Conduction is the transfer of energy through direct contact between materials. Burning feet on sand happens because the kinetic energy of the hot sand particles is transferred to the skin through touch.