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2.3.1a Thermal conductors and thermal insulators

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Question 8

Which statement about thermal conduction is not correct?

A

It is the primary method of thermal energy transfer in solids.

B

It occurs when particles with more kinetic energy collide with neighboring particles to transfer energy.

C

It is much faster in metals due to the presence of free, delocalized electrons.

D

It involves the bulk movement of the heated substance from one place to another.

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