Convection currents are possible in solids

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Solution

The correct option is B False
No, convection currents are not possible in solid. Convection is heat transfer by mass motion of a fluid such as air or water. Convection does not occurs in solid because the particles within are tightly packed to facilitate the process. Convection requires actual movement between particles within a substance.

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