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Metals are generally good conductors because they have many free electrons that are able to efficiently transfer thermal energy.

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Why does heat travel faster by conduction in some objects?

Heat travels faster in some objects by conduction because they have free or mobile electrons for the conduction of heat energy.Such is the case with metals.


How does the electrical and heat conduction of metals and non metals compare?

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What is the conduction of metal?

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Conduction can cause a spark which can light a light bulb. Conduction can be used to heat up metals.


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Is metals and iron and gold a conduction?

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Heat conduction is most efficient in metals nonmetallic metals water or gases?

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