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2 Conduction
Marks : _____________
Date : ______________
Section A: True or False
1

A thick blanket is warmer than two thin blankets because it

is a poor conductor of heat.

(1)

In conduction, heat is transferred in one direction only.

(2)

Conduction occurs in all solids, liquids and gases, but

mainly in solids.

(3)

Non metals are usually poor conductors, or good insulators

of heat.

(4)

A material conducts heat better if its atoms have more

loosely held electrons.

(5)

Section B: Fill in the blanks

1

In solids, heat is mainly transferred by -(1)-.

(1)

Metals are -(2)- conductors of heat because they

(2)

have free -(3)- to carry energy.

(3)

Conduction is the transfer of heat by the -(4)- of

(4)

molecules or electrons. It takes place mainly in

solids.
4

Non metals, liquids and gases are -(5)-

(5)

conductors (or insulators) of heat.

Section C: Multiple Choice Questions
1

Which of the following is the poorest conductor of heat?

A
Iron
B
Wood
C
Glass
D
Air

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On a cold day, we feel colder when we touch a metallic handle than

a wooden one. What is the main reason for this?
A
Metal is at a lower temperature than wood.
B
Wood absorbs more heat from the surroundings than metal.
C
Metal is better conductor of heat than wood.
D
Metal is a better radiator of heat than wood.

Unlike a metallic pot, why does a ceramic () pot not need

an insulating handle made of a different material?
A
Ceramics are poor radiators of heat.
B
Ceramics are poor conductors of heat.
C
It is difficult to make an insulating handle for a ceramic pot.
D
Shiny surface is difficult to absorb heat.

How does a double glazed window reduce heat loss?

A
Glass and air are poor heat conductors.
B
C
D

Glass and air are poor heat radiators.

Heat can penetrate through glass.
The layer of air stops heat radiating through it.

Why do the Eskimo () people build their igloos ()

from snow but not ice?
A
Snow allows faster radiation of heat.
B
The heat loss by conduction in snow is less.
C
Ice radiates too much heat.
D
Ice reflects too much heat.

Which of the following experiments shows that water is a poor

conductor of heat.

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Which of the following statements about conduction of heat is

correct?
A
B
C
D

It takes place in solids only.

It takes place in solids, liquids, gases and vacuum.
It transfers heat by the collisions of molecules or electrons in
a matter.
It involves movement of the matter.

Some ice cubes are placed at the bottom of a test tube of water as
shown. The test tube is heated near the mouth. After a while, the
water near the mouth boils, but the ice at the bottom does not melt.
Which of the following explanations is correct?

Water is a good conductor of heat.

B
C
D

Water is a poor conductor of heat.

Conduction cannot take place in water.
Water is a poor radiation absorber.

We feel that a piece of tile is cooler than a piece of carpet, even

though they are of the same temperature. Which of the following
explanations is correct?
A
Tile is a better conductor of heat.
B
Tile is a better insulator of heat.
C
Tile is a better radiation emitter.
D
Tile is a better radiation absorber.

10

Metals are better conductors of heat than non metals. Which of the
following explanations is correct?
A
The molecules in metals vibrate faster.
B
The molecules in non-metals cannot vibrate.
C
The free electrons in non-metals move slower.
D
Metals have more free electrons.

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Section D: Structured Questions

1

List two good conductors and two insulators of heat.

Ans:

Ice is cold, but Eskimos choose to live in igloos made of ice. Explain why.
Ans:

Describe the method of conduction.

Ans:

Compare the rate of conduction between metals and non metals.

Ans:

A rubber walled bottle is always used by some old people in winter. The
bottle is put near their bodies while they are sleeping.
(a)
What substance should be put into the bottle? Why?
Ans:

(b)
Why should the bottle be made of rubber?
Ans:

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