Question

One summer day Matthew is standing in his driveway ready to play basketball. Energy from the sun is making Matthew feel hot. The energy is being transmitted by three different methods. Which of the following is an example of conversion.
A.) energy streaming thru space towards Matthew
B.) Heat being transferred from air particles to the asphalt driveway
C.) HEAT is moving thru Matthew's clothes to warm his skin
D.) warm air rising from just above the asphalt driveway to reach the level of Matthew's face.

Answer 1

The correct choice is D, and it's convection, not conversion.