Convection And Conduction Flashcards

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1
Q

Why does hot air rise?

A

Because the air particles become less dense than the air around them

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2
Q

Where can a convection current not occur

A

In a solid

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3
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Particles pass vibrations

A

Conduction

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4
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Particles free to move

A

Convection

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5
Q

Involves free electrons colliding with ions causing them to vibrate

A

Conduction

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6
Q

Particles with energy spread out, creating less dense regions which rise

A

Convection

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