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Thermometer

Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

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Rocket

Theme A - Space, Time & Motion

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Water Wave

Theme C - Wave Behaviour 

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Magnifying Glass Tilted Right

Theme D - Fields

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Microscope

Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics

<ul>
	<li>It&#39;s the way energy moves from a hot source to a cold sink. Think of it like how hot gossip spreads in school!</li>
	<li>It&#39;s why you feel the burn when you touch a hot pan. Ouch!</li>
	<li>Ever plunged hot metal into cold water and seen it boil? That&#39;s conduction in action.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Metals like gold and copper are the rockstars of thermal conduction. They&#39;re also the hitmakers in electrical conduction.</li>
	<li>But not all metals are on the same level; while copper and gold drop the hottest tracks, brass and aluminium are more like one-hit wonders.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>In solid objects (like metal), energy is transferred without the atoms doing a big dance. They stay put but pass on the vibes.</li>
	<li>These atoms? They&#39;re always jittery, even when it&#39;s super cold (above 0 Kelvin).</li>
	<li>The hotter they are, the more they shake and shimmy!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Both are known as &quot;transport phenomena&quot;.</li>
	<li>For thermal conduction, think of it as atoms transferring their energy vibes.</li>
	<li>For electrical conduction, it&#39;s a bit more of an electric slide with free electrons in metals.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>These models help us understand various physics concepts.</li>
	<li>While thermal conduction vibes with atomic movement, electrical conduction jams with free electrons.</li>
	<li>Fun fact: In copper, for every atom, there&#39;s a free electron ready to party! 🎉</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Think of a city&#39;s road network. Just like how roads distribute traffic throughout the city, free electrons distribute energy in solids.</li>
	<li>Ever passed a message in a game of &quot;Chinese whispers&quot;? That&#39;s kinda how energy gets passed on through atoms!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>This relationship is like the link between your favourite song&#39;s beats and lyrics. They&rsquo;re different but connected.</li>
	<li>Some metals, like copper, have more &#39;free electron partygoers&#39; than others. The more there are, the better they conduct both heat and electricity.</li>
	<li>You can dive deeper into the mathematics in Topic B.5. But just know, they&#39;re as related as peanut butter and jelly!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>We have a table showcasing thermal conductivity and resistivity for metals.</li>
	<li>Task: Plot a graph and see if metals follow the suggested relationship -&nbsp;&rho; &prop; k&minus;1.</li>
	<li>Remember to add error bars to the graph!</li>
	<li>Key takeaway: This relationship is just for metals. Diamonds are a unique case &ndash; super good at conducting heat but resist electricity like a champ!</li>
</ul>

In a Nutshell: Conduction is the universe&#39;s way of sharing the love (or in this case, energy) from one place to another. Whether it&#39;s through metal, gases, or liquids, everything&#39;s got its own groove!

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Happy studying! 🌟

Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

Understanding Thermal & Electrical Conduction: A Deep Dive

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What is Thermal Conduction? 🔥

Metals rock at conduction! 🎸

The science behind conduction 🤓

The link between thermal & electrical conduction 🔗

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Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

Understanding Thermal & Electrical Conduction: A Deep Dive

Table of content

What is Thermal Conduction? 🔥

Metals rock at conduction! 🎸

The science behind conduction 🤓

The link between thermal & electrical conduction 🔗

Unlock the Full Content!