How Heat Conduction Works in Solids - Molecular Vibration Explained #3701548 (License: Personal Use)

This diagram illustrates conductive heat transfer in a solid thermoco nductor (e.g., metal wire), where thermal energy propagates as neighboring atoms vibrate more intensely near the heat source (flame), transferring kinetic energy lattice-wide. The color gradient-from red (hot) to blue (cold)-represents decreasing temperature, while zigzag lines symbolize vibrational motion rather than translational movement. This process underpins everyday applications like cookware and heat sinks.

Used in educational physics or engineering web pages explaining thermal conduction; targets students, educators, and DIY learners seeking intuitive understanding of heat transfer mechanisms in solids.