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Why do convection currents stop us from being suffocated while sleeping?
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∙ 9y ago
Convection currents stop us from being suffocated when we are asleep in bed. Why?
Tashora Bryan
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∙ 9y agoConvection currents are believed to stop corneal suffocation while sleeping. The rapid movements of the eye move the viscus fluid of the eye causing it to circulate and promoting oxygen flow.
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How do convection currents work in tornadoes?
Tornadoes form during thunderstorm, which are driven by convection. Thunderstorms develop, in simple terms, when warm, moist air rises because it is less dense than surrounding cooler air. Part of tornado formation may also involve air sinking after being cooled by rain.
Is barbecuing radiation convection or conduction?
Barbecuing, depending on what specific process it is referring to, could be either radiation, convection, or conduction. Radiation is when energy is released in the form of a photon, so the flames of the barbecue (light energy) are a form of radiation. Conduction is when energy is transferred through contact, or collision, therefore, the things you are cooking on the barbecue, are being heated through conduction with the metal. Convection is when energy travels through energy-containing particles (other than photons), so the steam rising from the coals is convection currents.
What is the vertical movement of air currents due to temperature variations?
Air currents may be caused by differences in temperature, pressure, or impurity concentration. Temperature differences can cause air currents because warmer air is less dense than cooler air, causing the warmer air to appear "lighter." Thus, if the warm air is under the cool air, air currents will form as they exchange places.
What are the 3 types of heat transfers?
the 3 types of heat transfer is conduction, convection, and radiation. conduction is when molecules transfer their heat to other molecules when they bump into each other. heat transfers through solids. metals are the best conductors. convection is when energy is transferred by the movement of energy from a hotter, less dense particle to a colder, denser particle. heat transfered through liquids and gases by circulating currents. these currents are called convection currents. radiation is when heat transferred through space. thermal energy is transferred in waves. heat radiation is also called infrared radiation. the sun sends its heat through radiation.
The upstairs of a house being warmer than the downstairs is an example of heat transfer by?
convection
What is the liquid in the pot is being heated by?
Convection currents from the stove or microwave.
Does light consist of convection energy?
No, these are completely different. Light is an electromagnetic wave that can travel even in a vacuum (like space), whilst convection means transport of heat by currents of air or other medium, the currents being produced by the differences in density of the medium.
What are convection currents in a mantle?
The asthenosphere is the layer of the Earth directly below the brittle lithosphere, made of solid rock with a small percentage of melt, which is under tremendous pressure and temperature conditions. It performs and moves in a ductile fashion (highly viscous) even though it is considered rock, and does not break while under stress, but can move due to convection currents of heat arising from Earth's interior.
What is the circular movement of cool air rising and warm air sinking?
Convection! I know this was on your science ws cause it was on mine too :)
What to do if your being suffocated?
If you thing you are being suffocated reach for help. Go in well ventilated area to get some fresh air. If dealing with harmful chemicals read the label first to avoid inhaling fumes and to prevent yourself from getting suffocated.
Can a person run out of air?
Yes if your being suffocated :)
Why is there no convection current when the liquid in the test tube is heated at the top?
because convection currents are caused by the liquid being heated, becoming less dense due to increased kinetic energy and rising. if you are heating the top of the test tube, there is nowhere for them to 'rise' to, so no current is formed, as they do not reach a place where they cool and sink to the bottom. thus convection currents are only formed when heating the bottom of a test tube.
What do you measure currents in?
Currents are measured in amps being I
What do convection currents do in the water?
A convection current is a cycle. The way the cycle works is when the liquid is heated the particles become less dense as it rises to the top and then it becomes more dense so it comes back down again. Then the process starts again.
Why does a paper snake spin when held over a Bunsen burner?
If I read your question correctly my answer would be heat convection. The air around the Bunsen burner is being heated thus it will rise and cause a vertical "wind".
What 3 examples of convection?
convection currents an example is a heat radiator...it radiates heat which warms the air. the air rises as its heated and cooler air takes its place then being heated by the radiator...this continues until the room is heated and so is a pot is on a stove and the water is boiling and the cold water is at the top and it goes to the bottom
How do convection currents work in tornadoes?
Tornadoes form during thunderstorm, which are driven by convection. Thunderstorms develop, in simple terms, when warm, moist air rises because it is less dense than surrounding cooler air. Part of tornado formation may also involve air sinking after being cooled by rain.
