Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

(a)[1]

Some materials conduct thermal energy (heat energy) badly. State the term used for materials that are poor conductors of thermal energy.

(b)[1]

Place a ring around every material that is a good conductor of thermal energy.

(c)[3]

Describe an experiment for identifying which material is the better conductor of thermal energy. You may draw a diagram in the space below.

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