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Heat energy can be transfered through a conductor or medium, in three ways.
Radiation, which is how the sun transfers energy, through waves.
Convection, which is how wind works, the transfer of heat by mixing particles together.
Conduction, which is how your hand warms up when someone touches it. The particles transfer their heat energy to adjacent particles.
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∙ 14y agoConductors have a structure wherein a number of electrons are unbound within it. These electrons are said to be "free electrons" and they are "wandering" within the material. As the electrons are unbound, they are free to support conduction when an voltage is applied, and they will do so will little resistance. The idea of the free electrons is what makes a conductor an conductor, and this is why conductors will support current flow without a lot of resistance. Another way to look at the issue is to compare electron energy levels. Free electrons have high kinetic energies, and they are not "bound" within the material. When we look at the energy levels that electrons occupy in a conductor, and then compare that to the energy levels electrons would have to be in to support current flow (which is the conduction band), there is some overlap. When the conduction band of a material is low enough, it might overlap the Fermi energy levels of some of the electrons within the material (those free electrons). When this happens, the material will then conduct electricity easily.
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∙ 11y agoConductors are the materials which allow heat, electricity to pass.
Heat is a good conductor of heat. e.g. the heater which was used earlier to heat water, they are now replaced by geysers. Here water is the conductor of heat.
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∙ 11y agoby the motion of electrons.
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Can magnetic fields go through electrical tape?
yes. Aluminum is a very good electrical conductor. Magnetic fields go right through it. Or do you mean electric insulation tape? That's plastic. It doesn't conduct electricity at all, and does absolutely nothing with a magnetic field.... Answer, Magnetic fields are absorbed by good conductors and generate currents in them like in a transformer. Electrical tape or other plastics generally allow magnetic fields to pass straight through them depending on a quality called their Permeability.
Are condoms effective if they go through the laundry?
No, condoms are not effective if they go through the laundry. The heat from the washer and dryer will weaken the rubber of the condom. Even non-latex condoms cannot withstand washing.
Why good electrical conductors and insulators complement each other?
The diffrerence between a good condutor and a bad conductor is that a good conductor it go through electricity but a insulator would not attract electricity .This will help to prevent electricuted.
Are bulletin boards conductors or insulators?
go with what your gut tells you...i would guess insulator
How is heat transferred through empty space?
Light energy, like from the sun.
What is a insulator and conductor?
A insulator is a object a that stops the traveling of heat, electricity, and other stuff. A conductor is a thing that lets heat or electricity go through it.
Why can electricity only go through conductors?
Because that's how a conductor is defined. A conductor is something that conductors electricity or "lets it go through". An insulator is something that doesn't. A semi conductor is half way between and will allow some electricity to "go through".
What is the similarities between conductors and insulators?
Conductors and insulators are different and simalar in many ways.Two ways they are simallar are they both have electrons and have something to do with electricity.Three ways they are different that conductors let heat and electricity go through it .On the other hand insulators do not let heat or electreicity go through it easily.Another way is conductors transfer eelectrons easily but meanwhile the insulator psses on electrons with difficulty.One last thing is that conductors are not current but insulators are current. HOPE I HELPED YOU
Define bad conductors of electricity?
Bad Conductor of HeatGold is a bad conductor of heat.
What are the differences between insulators and conductors?
A conuctor conducts electricity e.g.copper whilst an insulator does not allow electricity to go through e.g. plastic
Explain the difference between conductors semiconductors and insulators?
Metals are good conductors of electricity. Insulators are bad conductors of electricity. Similarly, semiconductor devices are partial conductors of electricity means their conductivity lies between conductors and insulators.
Does a good insulator prevent heat from getting through it or does it simply slow its passage?
yes insulators reduce the flow of heat because it doesnt allow for heat to go through very easily. alexis marroquin
What is the definition of conductors and insulators?
A conductor is a material that can transfer energy efficiently and and insulator is the opposite.Conductor means something that blocks it and insulator means something that can go through itA conductor easily transfers energy in the form of electricity and/or heat, while an insulator does not easily transfer these types of energy.In electricity, a conductor is a material that can let current pass through and an insulator does not let current pass through,or rather copper is a conductor and plastic is an insulator.A insulator is something that will not allowheat/electricity to pass through it and a conductor is something that allows heat/electricity to pass through it.
Is aluminum a good conductor of heat?
Aluminium is a metal and metals are good conductors of electricity. Metals also tend to conduct heat,sound and energy.
What is a good conductor of thermal energy?
Substances that allows the flow of heat energy through it are known as good conductors of heat energy. Most metals are good conductors of heat energy. Most nonmetals are not a good conductors of heat energy. Interestingly, the best metal at conducting heat is silver, which is slightly better than copper, but it is nowhere nearly as good as diamond, which can conduct heat as much as five times as well, and is not a metal. Go figure.
Can heat travel through water?
heat may be able to go through water..................................
Is a door key an insulator?
If door knob is a metal then it is conductor if not like wood then insulator.
