Introduction to conduction

Question 1

Does heat travel through solids via conduction convection or radiation?

Answer 1

Heat travels through solids by conduction.

Question 2

how can we determine a better conductor?

Answer 2

We know if an object is a good conductor if heat travels through it fast.

Question 3

What do we call materials that let heat pass through easily?

Answer 3

Conductors.

Question 4

How does heat travel through solids?

Answer 4

Heat travels through solids in a straight line from the hot end to the cold end.

Question 5

Break down the process of conduction in solids in three steps.

Answer 5

• When a solid is heated, The particles inside are given more energy and start to vibrate.
• They bump into their neighbours and give them energy.
• Now these particles have more energy they start to vibrate and bump into their neighbours. The process repeats.