Describe the process of convection and provide ... - SS1 Physics Heat and Thermodynamics II Question

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluid or gas. It occurs when warmer particles rise and cooler particles sink, creating a cycle of fluid motion. Convection allows for the transfer of heat over larger distances.

 

Real-world examples of convection include:

• Boiling water in a pot, where heat is transferred from the bottom of the pot to the water through convection currents.

• Heating a room with a radiator, where warm air rises, creates convection currents that distribute heat throughout the room.

• Ocean currents, where warm water near the equator rises and cooler water from the poles sinks, create a global convection system.