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Because the atoms do not move around. The whole idea of convection is that 'groups' of things move about. In the case of heat convection these moving groups take or bring their heat with them.

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Do Solids usually conduct heat better then liquids and gases?

Solids do conduct heat better than gases, although not necessarily better than liquids. Some solids are actually composite materials, because they can have a porous structure which contains gas within the solid, and this results in solids that do not conduct heat very well. But it is the gas component which has this insulating property.


How does heat travel in solids and liquids?

a. condensation b. conduction c. convection d. radiation


Can convection occur in both liquids and gases?

Convection can only occur in liquids and gases, it can't occur in solids. Because the particle theory explains that in order to have convection, the particles need to be able to bump and vibrate and move in a circular pattern.yes, it can also occur in solids.


What states of matter does convection occur in?

Under conditions of standard temperature and pressure convection is not possible in the solid state of matter.However under extreme conditions (e.g. the high temperature and pressure in the earth's mantle) convection is not only possible in the solid state of matter, but happens all the time just as in the liquid and gas states of matter but much slower.


Radiation is the only type of heat transfer that can occur?

This statement is not accurate. Radiation is just one of three types of heat transfer, along with conduction and convection. Conduction involves heat transfer through direct contact, while convection involves heat transfer through the movement of fluids.

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Can heat transfer by convection happen in a solid?

No, heat transfer by convection requires the movement of fluids to transfer heat. Since solids do not have the ability to flow like fluids, heat transfer by convection does not typically occur in solids. Heat transfer in solids usually occurs through conduction, where heat is transferred through the vibration of particles.


When Heat convection occurs in gases and liquids heat conviction does not occur in solids because solids are unable to?

In solids, heat conduction is the primary mode of heat transfer because the particles are closely packed and cannot move freely like in liquids and gases. This restricts the transfer of heat through convection, which relies on the movement of the fluid particles.


Heat convection occurs in gases and liquids Heat convection does not occur in solids because solids are unable to?

move and transfer heat through bulk motion like gases and liquids. Heat conduction is the primary mode of heat transfer in solids, where energy is transferred through the vibration and collision of atoms and molecules within the solid material.


Why can't heat be transferred by convection in solids?

Heat cannot be transferred by convection in solids because convection involves the movement of a fluid due to temperature differences, but solids do not flow like fluids. In solids, heat is primarily transferred through conduction, where the heat is passed from one particle to another through direct contact.


Which type of heat transfer creates currents and cannot occur in solids?

Convection heat transfer creates currents and cannot occur in solids. Convection involves the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) due to differences in temperature and density. This process helps distribute heat in fluids, such as air and water.


What is heat transfer by convection possible only in liquids and gases?

Because convection occurs by convection currents. Convection currents occur as a result of the movement of a body. Since solids cant move, convection only occurs in fluid, i.e., liquids and gases


Can transfer of heat by Convection occur in solid why?

Convection primarily occurs in fluids (liquids and gases) because of their ability to flow and carry heat through movement. In solids, heat transfer mainly occurs through conduction due to the fixed position of atoms and lack of fluid movement. However, in certain solids with high thermal conductivity, such as metals, heat transfer can also occur through convective heat transfer at high temperatures or in specific conditions.


Why doesn't convection happen in solid?

Convection requires the movement of a fluid, such as liquid or gas, to transfer heat. In a solid, the particles are tightly packed and cannot easily flow or move past each other to carry heat through convection. As a result, convection does not occur in solids.


Why doesn't convection occur in a solid object?

Convection requires the movement of a fluid, such as a liquid or gas, to transfer heat. In solids, the particles are tightly packed and cannot move freely like in fluids, making it difficult for convection currents to form. Heat in solids is typically transferred through conduction, where vibrations of particles pass heat energy from one particle to another.


When convection occur a solid moves from place to place?

Convection occurs in fluids like liquids and gases, not in solids. In convection, fluids move due to temperature differences causing density variations; this movement transfers heat from one place to another. Solid objects do not move in convection because they do not flow like fluids do.


Why convection cannot take place in solids?

Convection relies on the movement of fluid particles, such as air or water, to transfer heat. Since solids do not have freely moving particles like fluids, convection cannot take place within them. Heat transfer in solids typically occurs through conduction, where heat is transferred through the vibration of atoms or molecules.


How does heat flow in solids and fluids?

Either by conduction or convection?