Conduction Flashcards
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Why are metals good conductors of heat?
A
Their free electrons are able to move around more.
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Q
What is conduction?
A
The process where vibrating particles pass on their extra kinetic energy to neighbouring particles.
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Q
How does conduction occur in a solid?
A
At the hot end the electrons move faster and so collide more, transferring energy.
