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in a non-metal, the heat will travel up the metal by atoms. One atom will warm up and vibrate. This atom, while vibrating, will touch the next atom. This happens to all the atoms eventually.
In metals, the same thing happens, but there is more. There are free electrons in a metal so if a free electron touches a hot atom, it will become hot and fly around (inside) the metal hitting other atoms and warming them up. This is why metals are better conductors and are faster...because there are two methods of conduction of metals but just one for non-metals
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What is the term for heat transfer of direct contact?
Conduction is the term for heat transfer because of direct contact.
By which mode of heat transfer heat is transferred in solids?
the process of transfer of heat energy in solids is known as conduction.. For more info-- the process of transfer of heat energy in liquids and gases is known as convection.. And the process of transfer of heat energy without any material medium is known as radiation..
What are the three forms of heat transfer?
The three forms of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact of particles, convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids or gases, and radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.
Why does transfer of heat not place by conduction in fluids?
Wrong, transfer of heat by conduction does take place in fluids.
What are 3 types of heat transfer?
The three types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact, convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids or gases, and radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.
What are 3 types of energy heat transfers?
The three types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material, convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids, and radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.
What are the 3 kinds of heat transfer?
The three kinds of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material by direct contact, convection is the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas), and radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.
What is the transfer of heat by contact called?
Conduction.
What are the three types of heat transfer in the atmosphere?
The three types of heat transfer in the atmosphere are conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact, convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluid (air), and radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.
Are convection radiation and conduction all process of heat transfer?
Yes, convection, radiation, and conduction are all processes of heat transfer. Convection is the transfer of heat through fluid motion, radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, and conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.
How does conduction transfer energy?
By heat
What is the heat transfer of metal?
conduction
