Conduction

= What is Conduction? =

Conduction is the transfer of heat from:

 * one substance to another
 * within a solid by direct contact of particles

= The Transfer of Heat =


 * Matter with a **higher tempertature** and **greater kinetic energy** → Matter with a **lower temperature** and **lower kinetic energy**

= Thermal Conductors and Insulators =


 * Materials that transfer heat easily
 * Metals are good thermal conductors


 * Materials that __do not__ transfer heat easily
 * Air, snow, wood, and styrofoam are insulators