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Describe how convection occurs in liquids and gases by relating it to changes in density, and outline experiments that demonstrate convection.

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Describe how convection occurs in liquids and gases by relating it to changes in density, and outline experiments that demonstrate convection

  • This point belongs to Convection, especially Convection outcomes.
  • You need to be able to describe how convection occurs in liquids and gases by relating it to changes in density, and outline experiments that demonstrate convection.
  • The key ideas to know are Explain, Describe, and Outline.
  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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ExplainDescribeOutlineInvestigate

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Convection Experiment

In this experiment, a beaker of water is heated from below. Food coloring is added to visualize the convection currents.

Temperature (°C)Position of Color
20Bottom
40Middle
60Top
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    State the independent variable in this experiment.

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