Difference between revisions of "Convection"
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: [[Convection]] happens in [[fluid]]s ([[liquid]]s or [[gas]]es) because [[particle]]s can move past one another. | : [[Convection]] happens in [[fluid]]s ([[liquid]]s or [[gas]]es) because [[particle]]s can move past one another. | ||
| − | : When a [[fluid]] is [[heating|heated]] | + | : When a [[fluid]] is [[heating|heated]] [[particle]]s move more quickly and spread further apart. This makes |
Revision as of 16:56, 10 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Convection is a process where thermal energy is transferred in a fluid due to particles moving from hotter regions to cooler regions.