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This lecture explores the phenomenon of convection and its underlying laws through a practical simulation using a baking dish filled with oil and paprika particles to visualize the flow. By applying heat, the particles start moving in a circular motion, rising from the center and then falling back down, with the intensity increasing as more heat is applied. The instructor aims to investigate the onset of convection and its correlation with the temperature gradient.