Can we boil water inside in the earth satellite? - Vidyadip

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Can we boil water inside in the earth satellite?

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No, the process of transfer of heat by convection is based on the fact that a liquid becomes lighter on becoming hot and rise up. In condition of weightlessness, this is not possible. So, transfer of heat by convection is not possible in the earth satellite.

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