The weather stripping increases heat transfer by radiation. Heat is conducted quickly through the weather stripping. The weather stripping reduces heat loss due to convection. Heat can transfer through the weather stripping due to reflection.
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Question: Foam weather stripping is often placed in the frames of doors and windows in a home. What is the purpose of this weather stripping?
Possibilities:
- The weather stripping increases heat transfer by radiation.
- Heat is conducted quickly through the weather stripping.
- The weather stripping reduces heat loss due to convection.
- Heat can transfer through the weather stripping due to reflection.

The weather stripping reduces heat loss due to convection.