GK QUESTION#2930
Which example illustrates heat transfer mainly by the circulation of a fluid?
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Answer
B. Heating water on a stove
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Heating water from below sets up convection: warmer, less dense water rises and cooler water sinks. Conduction dominates heat transfer along a metal, while radiation can cross a vacuum. A real fire can transfer heat by more than one mechanism.