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Q: When a pot of water is put on a stove the water on the top gets hot primarily by?
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When a pot of water is put on a stove the water at the top gets hot primarily by .?

Convection. The hot water at the bottom of the pot rises to the top.


Why the kettle on the stove gets hot.?

Conduction


Why does the pan get hot?

what pan? if you are talking about on a stove its because the element on the stove gets hot when you turn it on and the heat gets transferred from the element onto the pan.


What makes hot water hot?

The heat from the stove makes hot water because like the food when you use the stove it makes it hot to. right?


What is the difference between a wood stove and a pellet stove?

Wood stove when used gets hot and stays hot for a very long time, making it dangerous to have around children, whereas a pellet stove don't get too hot to touch.


Describe how the heat from the stove gets to the water in the pot?

As the stove heats up the pot, heat is transferred from the pot to the water through conduction. Within the pot, heat is transferred through convection from the hot water molecules to the cold ones.


What happens when liquid gets into an electric stove burner?

obviously you'll get burned if you touch the stove while its hot.


Why would a gas stove have a hot burner when not in use?

a stove top is attached to the top of the oven.. the heat goes through. therefore it gets hot.


What can one do with a stove top kettle?

Stove top kettles are primarily used to heat water for tea or hot chocolate. An electric kettle works the same way however the risk of shock is a constant threat because water and electricity do not work well together.


How to make hot water?

Boil it in a pot on a stove.


How long does a 100 pound propane tank last for a house for heat stove and hot water tank?

You can not answer that question without knowing more about the size of the hot water heater, the size of the stove and oven combo. How often the stove/oven is used, and how much hot water is heated. Water temp. is a factor as well.


What gauge wire and amp breaker do you use on a stove dryer and hot water heater?

A stove is a two pole 50, and hot water heater i would recommend the same.