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Heat Transfer — Unit test

Question 12 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics A

Which describes the movement of a fluid during convection?

Answer
A
Warm and cool fluids rise.
B
Warm and cool fluids sink.
C
Warm fluid rises and cool fluid sinks.
D
Warm fluid sinks and cool fluid rises.

Explanation

During convection, warmer fluid becomes less dense and rises, while cooler fluid is denser and sinks. This movement helps transfer heat through the fluid, so the correct choice is “Warm fluid rises and cool fluid sinks.”

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