Conduction Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What does conduction mainly occur in?
A
Solids
2
Q
What is conduction?
A
Conduction is the process where vibrating particles transfer energy to neighbouring particles
3
Q
What is thermal conductivity a measure of?
A
Thermal conductivity is a measure of how quickly energy is transferred through material in this way. Materials with a high thermal conductivity transfer energy between their particles quickly
