Physics & Chemistry/Physics/Thermodynamics

Convection Can Be Pretty

Everyone knows the saying “heat rises,” right? Why does heat rise? Let’s use the example of water in a pot. Take a pot full of cold water and place it on a stove. Turn the heat on, and the water near the bottom of the pot gets warmed faster than the water near the top. […]

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