Thermal Conduction in Materials
aligned to Explain Why Some Materials Conduct And Others Do Not
Learning Objective
I can explain why some materials are good thermal conductors and others are not.
Lesson Flow
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GCSE Physics - Conduction, Convection and Radiation
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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In solids, heat is transferred by conduction, in fluids it is transferred by convection, and through empty space it is transferred by radiation.
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Thermal conductivity determines how well objects transfer energy by conduction; metals have high thermal conductivity, while plastics and fluids have low thermal conductivity.
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In convection, warmer, less dense fluid rises, while cooler, more dense fluid sinks, creating a convection current.
Practice
7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain why metals are generally good thermal conductors, while plastics are not. Use the concept of particle vibration and collisions in your explanation.”
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