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In which mode of tranmission , the heat waves travel along straight line with the speed of light?

A

Thermal radiation

B

Thermal conduction

C

Thermal convection

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
A
Thermal radiation speed is equal to that of light i.e. `3 xx 10^8 m//sec` hence it is the fastest mode of heat transfer. No medium required.
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