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Thermal conduction is an important concept in understanding heat transfer in materials.

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Thermal Conduction in Solids

In solids, heat is transferred through atomic vibrations and, in metals, through free electrons.

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    State the two main mechanisms of thermal conduction in solids.

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Mechanisms of Thermal Conduction

Thermal conduction involves the transfer of heat through materials, primarily in solids.

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    Explain how thermal conduction occurs in metals compared to non-metals.

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