Comparison Chart

BASIS FOR
CONDUCTION CONVECTION RADIATION
COMPARISON

Meaning Conduction is a Convection refers Radition alludes

process in which to the form of to the mechanism
transfer of heat heat transfer in in which heat is
takes place which energy transmitted
between objects transition occurs without any
by direct contact. within the fluid. physical contact
between objects.

Represent How heat travels How heat passes How heat flows
between objects in through fluids. through empty
direct contact. spaces.

Cause Due to Due to density Occurs from all

temperature difference. objects, at
difference. temperature
greater than 0 K.

Occurence Occurs in solids, Occurs in fluids, Occurs at a

through molecular by actual flow of distance and does
collisions. matter. not heats the
intervening
substance.

Transfer of heat Uses heated solid Uses intermediate Uses

substance. substance. electromagnetic
waves.

Speed Slow Slow Fast

Law of reflection Does not follow Does not follow Follow

and refraction