10.9.2 - Convection
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Define convection.
💡 Hint: Think about how heat moves in liquids and gases.
What is natural convection?
💡 Hint: Consider how air currents are formed in a room.
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What is convection?
💡 Hint: Consider which states of matter are involved in convection.
True or False: In natural convection, an external force is needed to move the fluid.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of gravity in natural processes.
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A swimming pool heats up on a sunny day. Describe how convection currents in the water help distribute warmth evenly throughout the pool. Include the roles of buoyancy and water density changes.
💡 Hint: Think about how hot water rising and cool water sinking creates a cycle.
An engineer is designing a new heating system that utilizes forced convection. What factors should be considered to maximize efficiency, and how might the design vary based on the specific environment?
💡 Hint: Consider how different environments might need different solutions for efficiency in heating.
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