Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

Iron conducts thermal energy better than rubber. Which statement gives the explanation for this?

  • AElectrons in iron can move from one part of the iron to another. Electrons in rubber cannot move in this way.
  • BElectrons in iron vibrate with more energy than those in rubber.
  • CPositive particles in iron can move from one part of the iron to another. Positive particles in rubber cannot move in this way.
  • DPositive particles in iron vibrate with more energy than those in rubber.

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