Understanding Conduction

Understanding Conduction

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct   between objects.

2. Materials that allow heat to pass through them easily are called good  .

3. Materials that do not allow heat to pass through them easily are called   or insulators.

4. When you touch a hot stove, heat is transferred to your hand by  .

1. Which of the following is the best conductor of heat?

2. Which of the following is the best insulator?

1. Explain how heat is transferred by conduction in a metal spoon placed in hot soup.

2. Why are cooking pots often made of metal with plastic or wooden handles?

Observe the image below showing heat transfer by conduction.

3. Based on the image, describe the path of heat transfer through the metal rod.

1. All metals are good conductors of heat.

2. Heat can be transferred by conduction through a vacuum.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

1. Heat energy makes the   in a solid object move faster and  .

2. Wood is a good   of heat, which is why it's used for handles on hot objects.