Question

What do you understand by the term conduction of thermal energy? In what kind of state of matter does conduction take place?

Answer 1

1. Conduction is the process of transfer of transmission of heat energy in solids without the actual movement of particles from their position.
2. If you are holding a copper rod in the flame of a spirit lamp, after some time you can feel hotness in your hand since thermal energy from flame is getting conducted through the copper rod.
3. The state of matter in which conduction takes place is solid.
4. Mercury is the only liquid in which conduction takes place.