3.5.2 - Convection
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Practice Questions
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What is convection?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat moves in water or air.
Name one example of convection.
💡 Hint: What happens when you heat water in a pot?
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What is the primary mode of heat transfer in fluids?
💡 Hint: Remember the type of matter involved.
True or False: Convection can occur in both liquids and gases.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of fluid.
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How would you determine the effect of temperature on the rate of convection in a fluid? Design an experiment.
💡 Hint: Consider using colored dyes to visualize flow.
Explain how convection currents in the atmosphere can lead to storm formation, using real weather patterns as examples.
💡 Hint: Refer to specific weather systems and their patterns.
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