Conduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is conduction?
A
Conduction is the process of heat transfer by vibrating particles.
2
Q
What happens when particles in a solid gain heat energy?
A
They vibrate more rapidly.
3
Q
Give two examples of conduction.
A
1) When you hold a block of ice, the heat from your hands flows into the ice, causing it to melt.
2) Heat flows from a hot coffee cup into the hands, causing them to heat up.
4
Q
Metals are good conductors of heat. Give three examples of metals that conduct heat.
A
Copper, iron and aluminium.
