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Are good conductors of heat also good conductors of electricity? Explain your answer.

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yes there are good conductors of heat and electricity, such as silver. silvers a good conductor of heat and electricity because it has thermal conduction or 430W mK. also copper good as well
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electricity is also hot so anything that conducts heat must be able to conduct electricity as well

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