Question 18 of 30
Radiation can cause a fire to spread by:
A
A) Transmitting the heat of a fire through the ship’s metal
B
B) Burning liquids flowing into another space
C
C) Heated gases flowing through ventilation systems
D
D) The transfer of heat across an unobstructed space
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: D) The transfer of heat across an unobstructed space.
Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves across space, meaning it does not require direct contact or a medium to ignite nearby combustibles.