8.8.1 - Conduction
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Define conduction.
💡 Hint: Think about how heat moves through metal.
Give an example of a good conductor.
💡 Hint: Which materials heat up quickly?
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What is conduction?
💡 Hint: Think about solid objects.
True or False: Insulators conduct heat easily.
💡 Hint: Recall examples of insulators.
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A metal rod is heated at one end. If the rate of heat transfer through the rod is known, how would temperature change along the rod be assessed?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature differences.
Explain how the efficiency of conduction varies between different materials when designing thermal systems.
💡 Hint: Think about building materials used in construction.
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