Convection of Heat - Liquids and Gases Only Flashcards

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When does convection occur?

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When the more energetic particles move from the hotter region to the cooler region - and transfer energy as they do

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Why can’t convection happen in solids?

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Because the particles can’t move (apart from vibrate)

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