Which property allows for convection heating?

A

atoms are packed closely together in liquids

B

electromagnetic waves radiate out from warm objects

C

high-energy particles collide with low-energy particles in solids

D

cooler air has a higher density than warm air

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Howard Chang

Physics

6 May, 00:55

Which property allows for convection heating?

A

atoms are packed closely together in liquids

B

electromagnetic waves radiate out from warm objects

C

high-energy particles collide with low-energy particles in solids

D

cooler air has a higher density than warm air

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Jovanny · Answer 1

Answer: D. cooler air has a higher density than warm air

Explanation: Convection is the process of heat transfer involving fluids. As a fluid absorbs heat energy its density decreases with respect to temperature. So warm air rises and cooler air sinks due to difference in density.

Which property allows for convection heating?Aatoms are packed closely together in liquidsBelectromagnetic waves radiate out from warm objectsChigh-energy particles collide with low-energy particles in solidsDcooler air has a higher density than warm air

Which property allows for convection heating?

A

atoms are packed closely together in liquids

B

electromagnetic waves radiate out from warm objects

C

high-energy particles collide with low-energy particles in solids

D

cooler air has a higher density than warm air