Convection is the process by which heat is transferred by the movement of a heated fluid such as air or water. It is one of the three major processes of heat transfer, alongside conduction and radiation. Convection can be either natural (spontaneous) or forced. Natural convection arises from temperature differences within a fluid, whereas forced convection involves fluid movement by external methods such as fans or pumps.
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