Convection
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The transfer of heat energy from a warmer area to a cooler area in a liquid or gas
Real World Example
Imagine trying to get comfortable under a blanket on a cold night, only to find that some areas under the blanket are warm while others are still cold. This situation is similar to how convection works, where heat moves from the warmer parts of a liquid or gas to the cooler parts, just like the warmth from your body spreads unevenly under the blanket. In this analogy, your body acts like the heat source, the blanket represents the liquid or gas, and the movement of warmth from where you're lying to other areas is akin to the transfer of heat energy in convection.
Practice Version
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