Physics 5054 · O Level · Conduction

Conduction — practice question

Heat is applied to one end of a copper rod. Which statement describes the process by which heat is transferred through the copper?

  • AEnergetic copper molecules move from the cooler end to the hotter end.
  • BEnergetic copper molecules move from the hotter end to the cooler end.
  • CEnergetic free electrons move from the cooler end to the hotter end.
  • DEnergetic free electrons move from the hotter end to the cooler end.

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