Question

Which situation is an example of transferring heat by means of convection?

a. the sun warming the earth
b. the weather patterns outside
c. you toasty-warm in some footy pajamas
d. you accidentally grabbing the hot pan from the oven

Answer 1

b. the weather patterns outside

There are three types of heat transfer or heat propagation; conduction, convection and radiation. Heat transfer is the process by which heat projects externally however, depending on the temperature and pressure. Also called the movement of heat from a low temperatured state which increases as heat progresses.
Conduction is the heat transfer by contact, immediate contact.
Convection is the transfer of heat through air and water.
Radiation is the transfer of heat regardless of the presence of atoms or particles.

Answer 2

Answer: b. the weather patterns outside

Explanation:

There are three modes of heat transfer:

1. Conduction: This type of heat transfer happens when there is direct contact between the two object.

2. Convection: This type of heat transfer happens when there is a movement of fluid (liquid or gas).

3. Radiation: This type of heat transfer happens when there is direct transfer of energy through space.

a. The sun warming the earth is through radiation as there is no direct contact.

b. The weather patterns outside are created due to the convection currents which arises due to movement of hot fluid upwards due to less density and the cold fluid downwards due to more density.

c. You toasty-warm in some footy pajamas is an example of conduction as there is direct contact.

d. You accidentally grabbing the hot pan from the oven is an example of conduction as there is direct contact.