Conduction
Definition
Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between particles within a solid material.
Related terms
Convection: The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).
Insulator: A material that restricts or slows down the transfer of heat.
Thermal Equilibrium: The state in which two objects are at the same temperature and no heat flows between them.
"Conduction" appears in:
Subjects (1)
Anatomy & Physiology
Study guides (1)
AP Physics 2 - 2.6 Heat and Energy Transfer
Additional resources (1)
AP Physics 2 - Unit 2 Overview: Thermodynamics
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