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There are two kinds of conduction: thermal conduction and electrical conduction.
- In thermal conduction, thermal energy (heat) transfers through a substance from a hotter region toward a cooler region. For example, when you dip a metal spoon into a cup of tea, the heat from the hot tea will conduct along the spoon so that the handle becomes warm, even though the handle is not in direct contact with the hot tea.
- In electrical conduction, free electrons pass through a substance, thus enabling an electric current.
Some materials are better conductors than others. Most metals are good thermal conductors, and certain metals (copper, aluminum) are very good electrical conductors. When a material is an exceptionally poor conductor, we call it an insulator. Styrofoam is a good thermal insulator, and glass is a good electrical insulator.
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Is thermal conduction the same as conduction?
Yes, thermal conduction and conduction are often used interchangeably. Thermal conduction specifically refers to the transfer of heat through a material due to a temperature difference.
What part of the plant is the conduction system?
Conduction
What are some characteristics of conduction?
Characteristics for conduction
What is the differ of conduction and convection?
conduction by itself is slower to heat but conduction and convection is faster to heat
What is the transfer of heat by particles colliding with each other called?
That sounds like a description of heat conduction.
What is the direct transfer of heat from one substance to a another substance that is Touching?
It is known as: conduction.
What does conduction look like?
Conduction is a phenomenon not a material.
What does not belong radiation absorption conduction or evaporation?
conduction
Is a vent a source convection conduction or radiation?
conduction
Does conduction produce heat?
no, conduction describes how the heat is transported not how it is generated. With conduction, a heat source is still needed.
How can conduction be helpful?
Conduction can cause a spark which can light a light bulb. Conduction can be used to heat up metals.
What test compares bone conduction and air conduction of sound using a turning fork?
The Rinne test compares bone conduction and air conduction of sound using a tuning fork. The tuning fork is initially placed on the mastoid bone behind the ear to assess bone conduction, then placed near the ear canal to assess air conduction. A normal result is when air conduction is greater than bone conduction.
