Describe, in terms of density changes, heat convection in fluids. When a fluid is heated at the base, it will expand, become less dense and rise. The cooler fluid at the top being denser, will sink. This continuous, cyclic movement of the fluid known as convection current will eventually heat up the entire whole fluid evenly

Describe, in terms of density changes, heat convection in fluids. When a fluid is heated at the base, it will expand, become less dense and rise. The cooler fluid at the top being denser, will sink. This continuous, cyclic movement of the fluid known as convection current will eventually heat up the entire whole fluid evenly

Principles of Heat Transfer (Activate Learning with these NEW titles from Engineering!)

8th Edition

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Author:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Publisher:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Chapter8: Natural Convection

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.8P

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