Convection Flashcards
1
Q
What does convection occur in?
A
Liquid and gases
2
Q
What are liquid and gases called?
A
Fluids
3
Q
Why are liquids and gases called fluids?
A
The particles can FLOW
4
Q
What does convection mean?
A
The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid when the heated fluid is caused to move away from the source of heat carrying energy with it.
5
Q
What does “Hot air Rises” mean?
A
The faster moving hot particles move faster, take up more space and become less dense - then float up
6
Q
How does convection occur?
A
It occurs due to density.