Convection Current

Real World Example

Imagine trying to get comfortable under a blanket on a chilly night, only to find that some parts are warm while others are still cold. This situation is similar to how convection currents work in fluids, where temperature differences cause movement patterns. Just as your body heat warms certain sections of the blanket, causing warm air to rise and cooler air to sink, convection currents in a fluid occur because warmer, less dense areas rise while cooler, denser areas sink, creating a continuous circulation pattern.