Convection Flashcards

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What does convection occur in?

A

Liquid and gases

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What are liquid and gases called?

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Fluids

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Why are liquids and gases called fluids?

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The particles can FLOW

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What does convection mean?

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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.

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What does “Hot air Rises” mean?

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The faster moving hot particles move faster, take up more space and become less dense - then float up

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How does convection occur?

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It occurs due to density.

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