There are only three forms of heat transfer: Conduction, but the two bodies need to be in contact Convection, but there needs to be a medium between them Radiation, this is possible even in vacuum Hence, radiation is the only form of heat transfer possible

(Note: Specific heat of the metal $=500 \,J / kg /{ }^{\circ} C$; Heat transfer coefficient from block to air $=50 \,W / m ^2 /{ }^{\circ} C$ )