Distinguish between free convection and forced convection.
Free convection | Forced convection | |
i. | When a hot body is in contact with air under ordinary conditions, like air around a firewood, the air removes heat from the body by a process called free or natural convection. | The convection process can be accelerated by employing a fan to create a rapid circulation of fresh air. This is called forced convection. |
ii. | Land and sea breezes are formed as a result of free convection currents in air. | Heat convector, air conditioner, heat radiators in IC engine etc. operate using forced convection. |