What is the flow of heat through a solid?

A) Convection
B) Conduction
C) Radiation
D) Laminar


Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Convection is the transfer of heat through a fluid medium.
B) Correct. Conduction is the flow of heat through a solid.
C) Incorrect. Radiation is the transfer of heat through space.
D) Incorrect. Laminar is the condition in which the fluid flow is smooth and unbroken

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