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Convection
Lower Sec Science · Secondary 2 · Medium · Convection
A student places a beaker of hot water on a table. After a few minutes, the water cools down. Which statement best describes the main way heat is transferred from the hot water to the surrounding air?
- Heat is transferred mainly by convection in the air above the water.
- Heat is transferred mainly by conduction through the table.
- Heat is transferred mainly by radiation only from the sides of the beaker.
- Heat is transferred mainly by conduction through the air particles.
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