Heat Conduction - How to Discuss

Heat conduction

What are three examples of heat conduction?

• As soon as the car starts, the engine warms up.
• A heat sink is a good example of conductivity.
• You can use a heating pad to warm up your back muscles.
• Roasting hot dogs is fun until the heat of the fire moves from the stick to your hand.

Which material is a good conductor of heat?

Many metals are good heat conductors. Aluminum, copper, silver and gold are very good heat conductors. Glass and many ceramics (such as tea and coffee cups and mugs) do not conduct heat well.