General Subjects (Auxiliaries & Systems) USCG Question #819 (Set 12)

What mode of heat transfer is associated with the transport of thermal energy from one location to another by fluid in motion?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Convection

Convection is the transfer of thermal energy through the bulk movement of a fluid, such as a liquid or gas. As the fluid is heated, its density decreases, causing it to rise and displace cooler, denser fluid, thereby transporting heat energy from one location to another within the system.

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