The mechanism at work when energy is transmitted by convection is the
A) flow of hot gases.
B) fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium nuclei.
C) successive exchange of radiant energy as photons between atoms.
D) passage of radiation through a gas at the speed of light.

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Convection involves the movement of heat through fluids (gases or liquids) by the physical movement of the fluid itself. This includes the flow of hot gases or liquids from one place to another, transferring heat as they move.

The Mechanism at Work When Energy Is Transmitted by Convection