1.

What is the process by which vibrating particles transfer energy to

neighbouring particles?

2. What is the process by where energetic particles move away from

hotter to cooler regions?

3. Energy transferred to an object by heating, is shared across which

energy stores of the particles in the object?

4. In which state of matter does conduction occur?

5. In which state of matter does convection not happen?

Challenge: 6. Explain, in terms of thermal conductivity, why pots

and pans usually have metal bases and wooden or plastic handles.
Answers

1. Conduction

2. Convection

3. Kinetic energy stores

4. Solids

5. Solids

Challenge: 6. Pots and pans have bases made from metal because metals have a
high thermal conductivity. This means energy can be transferred through the metal
base quickly to heat the contents of the pan faster. The handles are usually either
wood or plastic because these have a low thermal conductivity, so energy is
transferred through them slowly and you do not burn your hand.