Which of the following is the best example of heat transfer by conduction?

A. A burner gives heat through the air without touching the object.
B. A pan is placed directly on a burner.
C. Seawater is drawn into a mid-ocean ridge.
D. Water within the pan flows in a circular path.


Answer: B

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