what is thermal equilibrim, and what is thermal energy? what are fluid molecules? does convectin involve the movement of matter in a circular manner only?
thermal equilibrium: no net flow of heat in or out.
thermal energy: The sum of all the interanal stored energy in the kinetic motion of molecules and atoms.
fluid molecules: molecules that can move.
thermal convection: The movement of thermal energy in a closed path.
fluid molecules does not include solid molecules right? what is a closed path?
revised the thermal convection, convection can be an open path also...as the cooling in ones automobile radiator by wind blowing through it.
thermal convection: the transfer of thermal energy by moving matter across a thermal source.
what do u think they are?
Well this is hard lemme look it up..
Fluid molecules can include both liquid and gas molecules, as they have the ability to move and flow. Solid molecules, on the other hand, generally have fixed positions and do not exhibit fluid-like behavior.
A closed path refers to a pathway or circulation that is continuous and does not have any breaks or interruptions. In the context of thermal convection, a closed path would refer to the movement of thermal energy in a loop or circuit within a system.
However, it is important to note that thermal convection can also occur in an open path, as you mentioned with the example of cooling in an automobile radiator. In this case, the movement of matter (in this case, wind) carries thermal energy away from the source, aiding in the cooling process. So, thermal convection can involve either closed or open paths, depending on the specific situation.