Investigating Convection is a free interactive simulation of convection currents in water for GCSE Physics (Edexcel IGCSE 4PH1). Students vary the water temperature and watch purple dye trails to measure how quickly the convection current circulates, comparing cold and hot water side by side. No login required — includes a self-marking quiz.
| Water temperature | Time for dye to complete one full circuit (s) | Description of convection current |
|---|---|---|
| Cold | ||
| Hot |
In which beaker did the convection current move faster?
Explain why hot water convects faster than cold water in terms of molecular kinetic energy.