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  • Thermal Conductors: Definition, Properties, and Examples
    Materials that have very low thermal energy and resistance are called thermal conductors.

    Here's why:

    * Thermal energy: This refers to the internal energy of a substance due to the random motion of its molecules.

    * Thermal resistance: This is a measure of how well a material resists the flow of heat.

    Good thermal conductors have a low resistance to heat flow, meaning heat energy can easily travel through them. They allow thermal energy to pass through them quickly and easily.

    Examples of good thermal conductors include:

    * Metals: Copper, aluminum, silver, and gold are excellent conductors of heat.

    * Diamond: A very good thermal conductor.

    * Graphite: A good thermal conductor, especially along its layers.

    Note: The opposite of a thermal conductor is a thermal insulator. Thermal insulators resist the flow of heat.

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