The phenomenon by which heat is transferred through empty space without the need for a material medium is known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The phenomenon by which heat is transferred through empty space without the need for a material medium is known as:
A. Conduction
B. Latent Heat Transfer
C. Convection
D. Radiation
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Thermal radiation is the transfer of heat via electromagnetic waves (primarily infrared). Unlike conduction (which requires physical contact) or convection (which requires fluid movement), radiation can travel through a vacuum. This is how the heat from the Sun reaches the Earth through the vacuum of space.

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A ball is dropped from a height of 20 m. Time to reach ground (g=10) is
A. 2 s
B. 4 s
C. 1 s
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Correct Answer: Option A


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A. Thomson
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C. Rutherford
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Correct Answer: Option A


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The time period of oscillation of a mass M attached to a spring of force constant k is:
A. 2π√(k/M)
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Correct Answer: Option D


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