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Convection

Question 6 • NC-Physical Science

Which statements best describe convection? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
Convection occurs in solids.
B
Convection occurs in liquids and gases.
C
Convection transfers thermal energy.
D
Convection transfers potential energy.
E
Convection occurs until all of the fluid is at the same temperature.
F
Convection occurs only one time, no matter the temperature.

Explanation

Convection is heat transfer caused by the movement of a fluid, so it occurs in liquids and gases and transfers thermal energy. The moving fluid continues to circulate as warmer, less dense fluid rises and cooler, denser fluid sinks, helping bring the fluid toward a uniform temperature. Convection does not occur in solids, which do not flow as fluids.

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