Difference between convection and conduction? Site some examples please.

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Difference between convection and conduction? Site some examples please.

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Difference between convection and conduction:

 

Convection Conduction
Convection is a process of heat transfer by the movement of molecules. Conduction is the transfer of heat due to temperature difference from one object to another object when they are in contact.
Convection occurs within gases and liquids. Conduction occurs between solid objects by direct contact.
Heat is transferred due to difference in temperature. Heat is transferred due to difference in temperature.
Heat is transferred through heated solid substance. Heat is transferred through intermediate substance.
 
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