Convection in a Bottomless Pit

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Convection in a bottomless pit would still follow the laws of convection, meaning that hot substances would rise. The discussion suggests that this principle remains applicable regardless of the pit's depth. A practical experiment mentioned involves heating a test tube from the side, which can demonstrate convection in action. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their observations and understand the underlying principles. Overall, the laws of convection are consistent and can be observed in various experimental setups.
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the bottom. Would it still obey the laws of convection, how would it?
 
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The law of convection being ... what, that the hot stuff rises? Then, sure, that will always continue to apply. :smile:

This does sound like a good homework question, ybhathena, so maybe I shouldn't say too much. It might be for you to think through.

On a practical level, in the lab have you tried heating a test-tube containing liquid (e.g., water) from the side? (Over a Bunsen flame, of course.) [/color]

What lesson did you learn from that? Can you explain it?
 
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