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The model of a pot of water being heated on a stove shows thermal energy transfer. Which of the following BEST describes how thermal energy is transferred to the water in the pot?
A
Water in the pot is heated by conduction. Thermal energy from the pot is directly transferred to the water at the top of the pot through conduction.
B
Water in the pot is heated by conduction. Thermal energy from the burner is transferred directly to the water at the bottom of the pot through conduction.
C
Water in the pot is heated by convection. Water molecules at the top of the pot warm up and sink while cooler water molecules rise to the top of the pot, creating convection currents.
D
Water in the pot is heated by convection. Water molecules at the bottom of the pot warm up and rise while cooler water molecules sink to the bottom of the pot, creating convection currents.
