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Water is poured into a pan and heated over a flame. After some time, the hot water begins rising to the top. Which type of heat transfer is involved in this ?

A
conduction
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convection
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radiation
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thermal expansion
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specific heat
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Solution

The correct option is B convection
Convection is heat transfer by mass motion of a fluid such as air or water when the heated fluid is caused to move away from the source of heat, carrying energy with it. Convection above a hot surface occurs because hot air expands, becomes less dense, and rises.

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