I WONDER - What Is Convection?

Convection is a heat transfer process occurring in fluids, including liquids and gases. When heated, fluids become lighter and rise, then cool down, become heavier, and sink, forming a continuous loop. This process is exemplified in a pot of boiling water, where hot water rises, cools at the surface, and sinks again, creating a circulating loop.

What is convection and in which states of matter does it occur?

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Explain why hot fluid rises and what happens to it as it cools down.

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Describe the process that creates a circulating loop in a pot of boiling water.

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What happens to the hot water at the surface of the pot?

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How does the process of convection contribute to the movement of fluids?

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