Question

Which of the following statements is true about convection?

• A. Convection takes place in solids
• B. Convection takes place in fluids
• C. Convection requires a medium for transmission.
• D. Convection does not require a medium for transmission

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B

Convection takes place in fluids

C

Convection requires a medium for transmission.

Convection occurs only in fluids. Convection occurs by the movement of particles from the hotter region to the cooler region. For example, boiling water, the heat transfer from the burner to the water occurs through convection. Convection requires medium for transmission of heat.