Which type of heat transfer occurs in a fluid?
A) convection
B) conduction
C) radiation
D) convection and conduction
E) conduction and radiation

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Heat transfer in a fluid, such as air or water, occurs primarily through convection. In convection, the heat is transferred through the movement of the fluid itself, as hotter areas of fluid rise and cooler areas sink, creating a circulating current that transfers heat. Conduction and radiation also occur in fluids, but they are not the primary modes of heat transfer.

Which Type of Heat Transfer Occurs in a Fluid