Conduction
Students will explain heat transfer by conduction and identify good and poor conductors.
Key Questions
- Explain how thermal energy is transferred through conduction in metals.
- Compare the effectiveness of different materials as thermal insulators.
- Design an experiment to compare the thermal conductivity of various solids.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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