Conduction Flashcards

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What is conduction

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The process of heat being transferred from one object to another through direct touch

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Would a good conductor or a poor conductor feel warmer at room temperature

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Poor conductors would feel warmer because it can’t conduct heat away from your hand as quickly as a good conductor

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Why do we use a wooden spoon for cooking

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Wood is a poor conductor, meaning the heat won’t be able to travel up the spoon and burn your hand

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Are liquids good conductors

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Most liquids are poor conductors because their particles are not spread out

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