Simple Description

The flow of heat energy through a solid. The energy moves from hot areas to cold areas in the solid.

Further Detail

Conduction happens through solids because the particles in the solid transfer energy to each other by vibrations. Metals are usually better at conducting heat than non-metals as they have lots of free electrons, which carry the heat energy quicker than particle vibrations.

Related Words:

• Convection
• Radiation (thermal)
• Free electrons

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