lbb
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Jun 2, 2009 13:15:01 GMT -5
Post by lbb on Jun 2, 2009 13:15:01 GMT -5
I need help with Conduction and insulation !
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Jun 2, 2009 13:49:28 GMT -5
Post by applePAI! on Jun 2, 2009 13:49:28 GMT -5
Conduction is the transfer of energy when two molecules bump into eachother.
I don't know the scientific definition of insulation, but I know in electricity it's when electricity is unable to flow through something.
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Jun 2, 2009 13:50:20 GMT -5
Post by lbb on Jun 2, 2009 13:50:20 GMT -5
Thanks !
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Jun 2, 2009 13:50:48 GMT -5
Post by applePAI! on Jun 2, 2009 13:50:48 GMT -5
No problem, glad to help.
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Jun 2, 2009 13:52:19 GMT -5
Post by lbb on Jun 2, 2009 13:52:19 GMT -5
How are you ?
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Jun 2, 2009 15:51:34 GMT -5
Post by Mike on Jun 2, 2009 15:51:34 GMT -5
Conduction's been covered.
Insulation is factor taken into account with the ease of energy flow. Basically whatever energy form, excluding nuclear I think, so for example heat or electricity; a good insulator would restrict the flow of electricity or the transfer of heat.
"but I know in electricity it's when electricity is unable to flow through something."
Just to be nitpicky, that would be a perfect insulator, which doesn't exist, except a vaccuum, but that's debatable as being a "thing"
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Jun 2, 2009 16:28:58 GMT -5
Post by applePAI! on Jun 2, 2009 16:28:58 GMT -5
Conduction's been covered. Insulation is factor taken into account with the ease of energy flow. Basically whatever energy form, excluding nuclear I think, so for example heat or electricity; a good insulator would restrict the flow of electricity or the transfer of heat. "but I know in electricity it's when electricity is unable to flow through something." Just to be nitpicky, that would be a perfect insulator, which doesn't exist, except a vaccuum, but that's debatable as being a "thing" Thanks for the correction on that Glad to know what it actually was.
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Jun 3, 2009 12:18:24 GMT -5
Post by iiPod on Jun 3, 2009 12:18:24 GMT -5
Yes, conduction is when molecules in an atom bump into each other to pass on an energy. Good conductors pass this energy on quickly and effectively. Insulators do the opposite and insulate the energy, partially stopping it from carrying on with it's path.
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Mike
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Jun 3, 2009 15:19:33 GMT -5
Post by Mike on Jun 3, 2009 15:19:33 GMT -5
Describing insulation with the word insulate kind of defeats the point of the explanation.
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Jun 3, 2009 23:58:31 GMT -5
Post by iiPod on Jun 3, 2009 23:58:31 GMT -5
Yes, but I couldn't find another word
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Jun 4, 2009 6:28:49 GMT -5
Post by Mr.Bob™ on Jun 4, 2009 6:28:49 GMT -5
usually what i do is take core notes, like: insulation= keeps in heat, doesn't get hot, doesn't let heat escape easily. eg: duvets, double glazed windows... conduction=takes heat quickly, radiates heat,eg: most metals.
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Jun 4, 2009 10:23:49 GMT -5
Post by iiPod on Jun 4, 2009 10:23:49 GMT -5
Also for electricity....
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Jun 4, 2009 10:43:43 GMT -5
Post by Jimmythenumbers on Jun 4, 2009 10:43:43 GMT -5
They're almost identical. Most everything has the same properties for both.
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Jun 5, 2009 3:45:43 GMT -5
Post by TomBeasley on Jun 5, 2009 3:45:43 GMT -5
Pretty much what has already been said. To define it simply:
Conduction allows the energy to flow through more easily and Insulation prevents it from flowing through (to a certain extent).
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Jun 5, 2009 7:20:32 GMT -5
Post by Mr.Bob™ on Jun 5, 2009 7:20:32 GMT -5
dammit. you guys are really smart...
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