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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
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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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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.

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