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The transfer of heat by the actual movement of particles in matter is called?


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  1. There are various modes by which heat can be transferred.
  2. The transfer of heat by the actual movement of particles is called convection.
  3. In convection, the hotter molecule rises up and colder molecules move to take their place.
  4. This cycle leads to a rise in the convection current.

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