Topic study hub
Conduction
Explain experiments that illustrate the characteristics of effective thermal conductors and ineffective thermal conductors (thermal insulators).
4
Objectives
40
Flashcards
28
Questions
90 min
Study time
CambridgeIGCSEPhysicsThermal physics
Choose a revision tool
Start revising Conduction
Syllabus checklist
What you need to know
4 objective pages available
Conduction outcomes4 objectives
- Explain experiments that illustrate the characteristics of effective thermal conductors and ineffective thermal conductors (thermal insulators).
- Explain thermal conduction in solids by discussing atomic or molecular lattice vibrations and the role of free (delocalised) electrons in metals.
- Discuss, in terms of particles, the reasons why thermal conduction is inefficient in gases and most liquids.
- Recognize that there are various solids that conduct thermal energy better than thermal insulators but not as effectively as good thermal conductors.
Key terms
DescribeIdentifyShowExplainUnderstandKnowState
Exam tips
No exam tips are published for this topic yet.
Common mistakes
No common mistakes are published for this topic yet.
Practice preview
Continue by objective
Objectives are grouped by subtopic so students can jump straight to the exact skill they want to revise.
Related topics