Question: Which of the following is an example of convection?
Options:
Heating a metal rod in a flame
Boiling water in a pot
Sunlight warming the ground
Ice melting in a drink
Correct Answer: Boiling water in a pot
Solution:
Boiling water in a pot is a classic example of convection, where hot water rises and cooler water descends.
Which of the following is an example of convection?
Practice Questions
Q1
Which of the following is an example of convection?
Heating a metal rod in a flame
Boiling water in a pot
Sunlight warming the ground
Ice melting in a drink
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
Which of the following is an example of convection?
Step 1: Understand what convection is. Convection is the movement of heat through fluids (liquids or gases) where warmer parts rise and cooler parts sink.
Step 2: Think about boiling water in a pot. When you heat the pot, the water at the bottom gets hot first.
Step 3: As the bottom water heats up, it becomes less dense and rises to the top.
Step 4: The cooler water at the top then moves down to take its place, creating a circular motion.
Step 5: This movement of hot water rising and cool water sinking is a clear example of convection.
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