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What is convection?
What is convection?
- The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves
- The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (correct)
- The transfer of heat through direct contact
- The transfer of heat through radiation
What creates upward air currents in a fire?
What creates upward air currents in a fire?
- Hot air and gases rising due to their lower density (correct)
- The movement of solid materials
- Cold air and gases sinking due to their higher density
- The absence of air currents
How does convective heat transfer contribute to the spread of fire?
How does convective heat transfer contribute to the spread of fire?
- By carrying heat to new areas (correct)
- By creating a barrier to the fire's spread
- By extinguishing the fire
- By reducing the temperature of the surrounding air
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