Convection

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to evenly distribute the sugar you just poured into a cup of coffee. Just as the sugar dissolves and spreads throughout the cup, heat energy moves from warmer areas to cooler areas in a liquid or gas through convection. The way the sugar particles disperse to balance out the sweetness of the coffee is similar to how warmer, less dense particles move to cooler areas, creating a circulation pattern that transfers heat. This movement ensures that both the coffee and the air or liquid reach a uniform state, whether it's sweetness or temperature.