Thermal Conduction in Materials
Grade 10th Grade · Physics · 40 min· Explain Why Some Materials Conduct And Others Do Not
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain why some materials are good thermal conductors and others are not.
Warm-Up Video
Cognito · 5:45
GCSE Physics - Conduction, Convection and Radiation
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
In solids, heat is transferred by conduction, in fluids it is transferred by convection, and through empty space it is transferred by radiation.
- 2
Thermal conductivity determines how well objects transfer energy by conduction; metals have high thermal conductivity, while plastics and fluids have low thermal conductivity.
- 3
In convection, warmer, less dense fluid rises, while cooler, more dense fluid sinks, creating a convection current.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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