How Does Heat Move Through Liquids and Gases?

Last updated at May 3, 2026 by

Hot water rises up and cool water comes down.
Example
— Steam from hot milk rises upward, smoke from fire goes up
This creates a circular movement pattern in liquids and gases.

Heat Movement in Fluids Hot liquid becomes lighter Hot liquid rises up Cool liquid sinks down Circular movement pattern forms
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