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Why do hotter substances have a tendency to rise?

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Answer:

Why do hotter substances have a tendency to rise?

Step-by-step explanation:

The molecules heats up and moves fast, since the air is less dense than the surrounding then the hot air floats upward.

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The transfer of heat will continue as long as there is a difference in temperature between the two locations. Once the two locations have reached the same temperature, thermal equilibrium is established and the heat transfer stops.
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