Questions on the different types of heat transfer

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Radiation is a distinct type of heat transfer that occurs without direct contact or the movement of mass, unlike conduction and convection. In conduction, heat is transferred through direct contact, as seen when a pan on a stove heats its handle. Convection involves the movement of fluids, such as air or water, to transfer heat. Radiation, exemplified by the warmth felt from sunlight, involves the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, making it a unique mechanism of heat transfer.

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Radiation is a type of heat transfer but I don't understand how it works. I know that conduction is direct contact and convection uses mass transfer to move heat but what does radiation do. My teacher never gave clear examples so some examples of how applies to heat transfer would be great.

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Examples of conduction are: pan on stove ---> handle gets hot over time
Examples of convection are: air, water
Examples of radiation:?

More examples on convection would also be helpful :)
 
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When the sun rises tomorrow, go outside and see what you feel.
 
So does that mean that the sun is transferring heat in the form of radiation? Is there an exact definition or are examples the best way to describe it?
 

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