Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

A boy dives into an indoor swimming pool. He notices that the water seems colder the deeper he moves below the surface. This happens because of convection. Which statement is correct?

  • ACold water is more dense than warm water so it sinks to the bottom of the pool.
  • BWarm water is more dense than cold water so it rises to the surface of the pool.
  • CThe molecules in cold water have more kinetic energy than the molecules in warm water so they move to the bottom of the pool faster.
  • DThe molecules in warm water are closer together than the molecules in cold water so they rise to the surface of the pool.

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