Conduction

Explain the process of conduction and investigate the thermal conductivity of some different metals.

Conduction

Explain the process of conduction and investigate the thermal conductivity of some different metals.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Explain how conduction occurs between particles
  2. Describe the variables and method to investigate conduction
  3. Describe patterns in data collected, using data to back up statements

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6 Questions

Q1.
A hot object has a high store of …
elastic potential energy.
gravitational potential energy.
nuclear energy.
Correct answer: thermal energy.
Q2.
Which statement describes energy transfer by heating?
When energy makes an object move.
When energy transfers between kinetic energy stores.
When energy transfers from a cold area to a hot area.
Correct answer: When energy transfers from a hot area to a cold area.
Q3.
If a cool frying pan was placed on a hot hob, what would happen?
The frying pan would cool down.
The frying pan would freeze.
Correct answer: The frying pan would heat up.
The frying pan would stay at the same temperature.
Q4.
If a material is good at transferring thermal energy, what is it called?
Correct answer: a conductor
a heater
a thermometer
a transferrer
Q5.
Which statement describes the particle arrangement in a solid?
The particles are close together but can move freely.
Correct answer: The particles are close together in a fixed pattern.
The particles are far away from each other and move randomly.
The particles are far away from each other in a fixed pattern.
Q6.
Which variable is measured in degrees Celsius?
Correct Answer: temperature

6 Questions

Q1.
How is energy transferred when a hot substance touches a cooler material?
Correct answer: by conduction
by convection
by insulation
by radiation
Q2.
What is conduction?
when thermal energy is stored in an object
when thermal energy is transferred from a colder area to a hotter area through particle collisions
Correct answer: when thermal energy is transferred from a hotter area to a colder area through particle collisions
when thermal energy is transferred in gases
Q3.
Which material below is the best conductor of thermal energy?
fabric
Correct answer: metal
plastic
wood
Q4.
When a solid is heated, the particles gain energy and ...
break down.
flow.
slow down.
Correct answer: vibrate faster.
Q5.
True or false? Heat can be transferred by conduction in solids, liquids and gases.
Correct answer: false
Heat is transferred by conduction in all substances.
Correct answer: Heat is transferred by conduction in solids only.
true
Q6.
Which state of matter is the fastest at conducting thermal energy?
Correct Answer: solid, solids

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