Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

In a metal bar, thermal energy is transferred by conduction. Which statement is incorrect?

  • AFast vibrating ions leave the surface.
  • BFree moving electrons carry thermal energy through the bar.
  • CIons vibrate and strike neighbouring ions to make them vibrate.
  • DIons vibrate but do not change position.

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