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  • Convection vs. Conduction: Understanding Heat Transfer
    No, the transfer of heat by moving liquid or gas is called convection.

    Here's why:

    * Conduction: Heat transfer through direct contact between molecules. This occurs in solids, liquids, and gases, but is most efficient in solids. Think of a metal spoon heating up in a hot cup of tea.

    * Convection: Heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). Warmer, less dense fluid rises while cooler, denser fluid sinks, creating a cycle of heat transfer. Think of boiling water or the air currents in a room.

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