Differentiate between convection and radiation.

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Convection
Radiation
1. Convection is the transfer of heat by actual movement of molecules. Radiation is the transfer of heat without the help of a medium.
2. Heat can't be transferred through vacuum. Heat can be transferred even through vacuum.
3. It is faster than conduction. Its is the fastest process.
4. It occurs in liquid and gases. It occurs in solids, liquids and gases.

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	Convection	Radiation
1.	Convection is the transfer of heat by actual movement of molecules.	Radiation is the transfer of heat without the help of a medium.
2.	Heat can't be transferred through vacuum.	Heat can be transferred even through vacuum.
3.	It is faster than conduction.	Its is the fastest process.
4.	It occurs in liquid and gases.	It occurs in solids, liquids and gases.