conduction and convection. Flashcards

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conduction

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is the transfer of heat by direct contact. (particles must be touching).

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convection

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is the transfer of heat in fluids( liquids and gases), movement of heat from hot to cold within a fluid, or the movement of hot liquid to an area of cold liquid. hot fluid (cold density).

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what is convection important for

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for forming weather patterns, it forms wind current in the air, and water currents in our oceans.

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