What is a good definition for Thermal Conduction?

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What is a good definition for Thermal Conduction?

2007-02-21 11:04:55 · 5 answers · asked by Amanda Thomas 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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The transmission of heat across matter.

2007-02-21 11:07:41 · answer #1 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Heat Transfer

2007-02-21 19:13:14 · answer #2 · answered by TAHOE REALTOR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The transfer of thermal energy from an object possesing more thermal energy to an object of less thermal energy by means of contact between the two objects.

2007-02-21 19:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by agavemike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the ability of a material to conguct heat true its body. If it can conduct fast it is a good conductor and vice versa.

2007-02-21 19:13:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Heat Transfer Rate (j/s, j/min, kJ/hr .. etc) (In the UK Btu's are often used).

2007-02-21 19:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋