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  1. Convection - Wikipedia

    Convection, especially Rayleigh–Bénard convection, where the convecting fluid is contained by two rigid horizontal plates, is a convenient example of a pattern-forming system.

  2. Convection | Definition, Examples, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 5, 2025 · Convection, process by which heat is transferred by movement of a heated fluid such as air or water. Natural convection results from the tendency of most fluids to expand …

  3. Convection - Definition, Examples, Types

    Nov 2, 2024 · Convection is the process of heat transfer within a fluid due to the movement of the fluid itself. When a part of the fluid becomes warmer, it typically becomes less dense and …

  4. Understanding Convective Heat Transfer: Coefficients, Formulas …

    Heat transfer between a solid and a moving fluid is called convection. This is a short tutorial about convective heat transfer.

  5. 14.6: Convection - Physics LibreTexts

    Convection is heat transfer by the macroscopic movement of mass. Convection can be natural or forced and generally transfers thermal energy faster than conduction.

  6. What is Convection? - BYJU'S

    Convection is the process of heat transfer by the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids. The initial heat transfer between the object and the fluid takes place …

  7. Convection: Definition and Examples - Science Facts

    Jan 2, 2023 · Convection is the heat transfer process from one region to another due to the movement of fluids like air or water. The initial heat transfer occurs through conduction, but the …

  8. CONVECTION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Oct 8, 2012 · The meaning of CONVECTION is the action or process of conveying. How to use convection in a sentence.

  9. Convection - CK-12 Foundation

    Oct 1, 2025 · Convection is the transfer of thermal energy by particles moving through a fluid (either a gas or a liquid). Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of moving particles of …

  10. Convection: What Is It & How Does It Work? - Sciencing

    Mar 29, 2023 · Convection is a type of heat transfer (similar to conduction or radiation) that operates on the physical movement of particles that creates a physical transfer and cycle of …