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which process is responsible for the movement of heat in boiling water?
conduction
radiation
insulation
convection
Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact. Radiation is the transfer of heat via electromagnetic waves. Insulation is a material that reduces heat transfer. Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). Boiling water involves the movement of water (a liquid), which is a fluid. In boiling water, the warmer (less dense) water rises and the cooler (more dense) water sinks, creating a circular motion. This circular motion of the fluid (water) is characteristic of convection.
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