Physics 5054 · O Level · Convection

Convection — practice question

Water is in a glass beaker. If the middle of the base of the beaker is heated, a convection current forms. Which statement accounts for this?

  • AThe evaporation of water causes water molecules to rise to the surface.
  • BThe expansion of water molecules causes them to rise to the surface.
  • CThe water above the heat source rises because it becomes less dense.
  • DThe water at the side falls because it becomes less dense.

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