conduction

what is conduction?

• a substance or material that allows electricity to flow through

• a substance or material that does not allow electricity to flow through it

if you walk barefoot on a hot asphalt, heat is transferred in which process?

• convection

• conduction

• reflection

• conductor

where do we see conduction in a pot of boiling water on the stove?

• the steam from the hot water rises from the pot

• the water heats up by touching the hot metal pot

• the heat from the fire can be felt on all sides

conduction occurs through

• actual movement of particles

• emission or transmission of energy in form of waves or particles

• vibration of particles

the following are good conductors except

• copper

• pan

• plastic gloves

• metal spoon

insulation and conduction is the same

• true

• false

• i don’t know

conduction requires

• direct contact

• air or water flow

• the electromagnetic spectrum and particles

• electricity

which phase is the best conductor of heat?

• liquid

• gas

• solid