The transfer of heat between two objects/substances directly in contact with one another.

What is conduction?

Nathalie Jolivet

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What is conduction?

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Conduction refers to the transfer of heat between one object to another. One of the objects is directly in contact with a heat source. The heat will move from the object closest to the heat source to the other object/substance in contact with it.

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