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  1. Thermal conduction - Wikipedia

    Conduction is heat transfer through stationary matter by physical contact. (The matter is stationary on a macroscopic scale—we know there is thermal motion of the atoms and molecules at any …

  2. Heat Transfer - Conduction, Convection, Radiation

    Sep 18, 2022 · Conduction requires that molecules touch each other, making it a slower process than convection or radiation. Atoms and molecules with a lot of energy have more kinetic …

  3. Conduction: Definition, Examples, and Equation - Science Facts

    Jan 2, 2023 · Conduction occurs within an object or from a hot object to a cold object in contact with the former. It can occur in solids, liquids, and gases but is primarily observed in solids …

  4. CONDUCTION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CONDUCTION is the act of conducting or conveying. How to use conduction in a sentence.

  5. Conduction - GeeksforGeeks

    Jul 23, 2025 · Conduction is the process of transfer of heat from a hot body to a cold body without actual movement of molecules. In conduction, the transfer of heat takes place by direct contact …

  6. 14.5: Conduction - Physics LibreTexts

    Conduction is caused by the random motion of atoms and molecules. As such, it is an ineffective mechanism for heat transport over macroscopic distances and short time distances.

  7. Heat Transfer, Temperature, Conduction - Britannica

    Sep 16, 2025 · Conduction involves transfer of energy and entropy between adjacent molecules, usually a slow process. Convection involves movement of a heated fluid, such as air, usually a …

  8. What is conduction in science? - California Learning Resource …

    Jul 2, 2025 · Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through a medium via direct contact and molecular collisions. It manifests as the kinetic energy of more energetic particles (atoms or …

  9. Conduction – The Physics Hypertextbook

    Conduction is the flow of heat through a material that happens with no flow of the material itself — or the transfer of heat between objects in direct contact.

  10. The Definition of Conduction in Physics - ThoughtCo

    Dec 22, 2018 · In the field of physics, conduction has a specific definition. It refers to the transfer of thermal, electrical, and acoustic energy.