Conduction

Question 1

What is conduction

Answer 1

The process of heat being transferred from one object to another through direct touch

Question 2

Would a good conductor or a poor conductor feel warmer at room temperature

Answer 2

Poor conductors would feel warmer because it can’t conduct heat away from your hand as quickly as a good conductor

Question 3

Why do we use a wooden spoon for cooking

Answer 3

Wood is a poor conductor, meaning the heat won’t be able to travel up the spoon and burn your hand

Question 4

Are liquids good conductors

Answer 4

Most liquids are poor conductors because their particles are not spread out