on thermal conduction with special emphasis.
2007-11-23 16:07:48 · 5 answers · asked by Tsubasa J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Because of the molecular arrangements. The atoms and molecules are arranged in orderly manner and are very close to each other. Therefore, when a bunch of them is heated at the other end corner, they vibrate vigorously, thus hiting neighbouring atoms, causing heating transfer to other atoms
2007-11-23 16:25:18 · answer #1 · answered by Bunian M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is to do with free electrons carrying energy (in the form of heat). This is also why metals are good electrical conductors.
read the link from wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_conductivity
2007-11-24 00:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same ones that are good electrical conductors.
Best: Gold, Silver, Platinum etc.
Good: Copper, Auminum, etc.
2007-11-24 00:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by Tim C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they Love to squeeze hard together!
2007-11-24 00:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by G B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
molecule density,on volume
2007-11-24 00:15:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋