Advanced Science Primary 4 Energy

Four rods of different materials (P, Q, R, S) were coated with the same amount of wax at one end. The other ends were heated. The table shows the time taken for the wax to melt. Which material is the BEST conductor of heat?

A Material R
B Material Q
C Material P
D Material S
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Step 1: A good conductor transfers heat faster. Step 2: The wax that melts in the shortest time indicates the fastest heat transfer. Step 3: Material R took only 2 minutes, which is the shortest duration.

Correct answer: Material R

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