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Yes, most metals are good conductors of both heat and electricity.
Nails would not be the best choice. They are usually made of steel which is an iron alloy. Steel has a thermal conductivity between 36 - 52 W/(m K). Copper for example can range between 385 - 401 W/(m K). This means that copper is ten times better at being a thermal conductor as steel.
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Is a iron nail a good heat conductor?
Yes. But, compared to what? Better than lead but not as good as silver.
Does germanium conduct heat?
Yes, germanium does conduct heat. It is a semiconductor material that can conduct both heat and electricity, although not as efficiently as metals. Germanium is commonly used in electronics and thermal imaging devices due to its ability to conduct heat.
Does a penny spoon and nail all conduct electricity?
Yes, all three objects (penny, spoon, nail) can conduct electricity since they are made of metal, which is a good conductor. However, the size and shape of the objects may affect how efficiently they conduct electricity.
Is it has heat energy when a hammer strikes a nail?
Yes, when a hammer strikes a nail, some of the kinetic energy of the hammer is converted into heat due to friction between the hammer and the nail. This process can produce a small amount of heat energy.
Does vacuum conduct heat?
No, a vacuum does not conduct heat as it does not have any particles to transfer thermal energy. Heat transfer can only occur through conduction, convection, or radiation, and a vacuum eliminates the possibility of conduction and convection.
Is a iron nail a good heat conductor?
Yes. But, compared to what? Better than lead but not as good as silver.
Does a teapot conduct heat?
can a teapot conduct heat
Does germanium conduct heat?
Yes, germanium does conduct heat. It is a semiconductor material that can conduct both heat and electricity, although not as efficiently as metals. Germanium is commonly used in electronics and thermal imaging devices due to its ability to conduct heat.
Can solar heat conduct electricity?
yes solar heat can conduct electricity
What materials conduct heat and which do not?
Insulators do not conduct heat and are therefore non-metals. Metals do conduct heat, and vey well may i add. But, for the record, you're thinking of electricity. Potatoes conduct heat, and they're not metals. Anyone who has held a lump in their hand will tell you that playdough conducts heat, in fact, rather a lot of other materials conduct heat and water also conduct heat
Does nail polish remover conduct electricity?
Nail polish remover consists of ethyl acetate or acetone, which are organic compounds that do not dissociate into ions. Because they do not dissociate, they cannot conduct electricity.
Do gasses conduct heat?
yes gasses conduct heat :D the level of conductivity depends on the density of gas , the more dense it is the more will it conduct the heat .
Do inductors conduct heat?
conductors conduct heat and electricity, and insulators keep the heat in. inductors give away energy as heat.
What is the only non metal that can conduct heat?
Graphite and Carbon will both conduct heat.
Which metal does not conduct heat?
None. All metals conduct heat to some degree.
Can copper conduct heat?
yes copper can conduct heat. it conducts heat better than alluminium & iron.
What are the two things metal can conduct?
All metals conduct electricity.All metals conduct electricity.All metals conduct electricity.All metals conduct electricity.
