Practical Demonstration: Observing thermal conduction

By Ms Hoo / July 9, 2026

In this video, we will observe and compare thermal conduction in a metal rod and a glass rod, with pins and wax.

2.1 Kinetic Particle Model of Matter
- States of Matter
- Random Motion of Microscopic Particles – Brownian Motion
- Gas Pressure
- Gases and the Absolute Scale of Temperature
2.2 Thermal Properties and Temperature
- Thermal Expansion of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
- Thermal Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity
- Practice Calculation Questions: Specific Heat Capacity
- Lab Practical: Experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of water and aluminium (WIP)
- Melting, Boiling and Evaporation
2.3 Transfer of Thermal Energy
- Conduction, Convection and Radiation
- Practical Demonstration: Observing thermal conduction
- Practical Demonstration: Observing thermal convection
Unit 2 Practice Questions
- Unit 2 Topical Past Year Questions – MCQ (Core) – Summer 2023
- Unit 2 Topical Past Year Questions – MCQ (Extended) – Summer 2023

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