Larry designed an experiment to show how heat can be transferred from one place to another. The steps of the experiment are shown below. Light a candle. Place palm of the hand about 6 inches above the flame. Feel the heat from the burning candle on the palm of the hand. What does Larry's experiment most likely demonstrate?

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Mckenna Herring

7 October, 14:10

Larry designed an experiment to show how heat can be transferred from one place to another. The steps of the experiment are shown below. Light a candle. Place palm of the hand about 6 inches above the flame. Feel the heat from the burning candle on the palm of the hand. What does Larry's experiment most likely demonstrate?

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Paula Hayden · Answer 1

What Larry's experiment most likely demonstrate is heat transfer by convection

Heat transfer by convection occurs when particles of heated liquid or gases travel away from the source, carrying thermal energy along. Convection above the flame of the lit candle occurs because the hot air from the candle expands, becomes less dense, and rises towards the palm.