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 =Class Notes=

November 25, 2009 Convection Notes · Convection is the transfer of thermal energy within a fluid and with the movement of fluid from one place to another. · Unlike conduction, convection transfers matter as well as heat. · Convection can be explained by the Kinetic Molecular Theory. · Convection current is the movement of a fluid caused by density differences.

· The movement of liquid in a lava lamp occurs by convection. As well as melted rock under the earths surface and clouds in the sky. ​ = = =​=