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How does heat pass through a solid in conduction?
ABy light waves passing through vacuum
BBy bulk movement of the solid
CBy pumps moving the material
DBy molecular collisions, no matter flow
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. By molecular collisions, no matter flow
Neighbouring parts pass energy on through molecular collisions while the material itself stays in place.
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