Convection

Question 1

What state(s) of matter can transfer heat through convection?

Answer 1

Liquids and Gases

Particles can’t move in solids therefore does not work

Question 2

Which is more effective; conduction or convection?

Answer 2

convection

Question 3

What is convection?

Answer 3

It occurs when the more energetic particles MOVE from the HOTTER region to the COOLER region and take their ENERGY WITH THEM

Question 4

Give examples of convection in a home?

Answer 4

Immersion heaters, Radiators, Kettles, Hot Water Tanks and Convector heaters

Question 5

Which shape is better for convection; wide and short or square/round - ish?

Answer 5

square/round - ish

Question 6

Water particles near the heat get more [ ], so they start moving around [ ]. The distance between the particles [ ], and it becomes [ ] dense. The hotter water [ ] above the denser, cooler water. As the hot water rises it displaces the cold water, making it sink to the heat source, it then heats up and rises

Answer 6

energy
faster
expands
less 
rises