By Conduction or Convection?

Conduction is a process in which transfer of heat takes place between objects by direct contact. Convection refers to the form of heat transfer in which energy transition occurs within the fluid. ... Occurs in fluids, by actual flow of matter. Occurs at a distance and does not heats the intervening substance.

What is convection and conduction?

Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact. Convection is the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of a liquid or gas.

What is an example of convection and conduction?

Conduction: Heat transfers into your hands as you hold a hot cup of coffee. Convection: Heat transfers as the barista “steams” cold milk to make hot cocoa. Radiation: Reheating a cold cup of coffee in a microwave oven.