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How is energy transfered from one piece of metal to another

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The electrons in a piece of metal can leave their atoms and move about in the metal as free electrons. ... The hotter the metal, the more kinetic energy these vibrations have. This kinetic energy is transferred from hot parts of the metal to cooler parts by the free electrons.

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The positive and negative electrons attract leaving a shock and heat travels faster through metal than any other material such as plastic, wood, etc.

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