What is an atomic nucleus? the outer part of an atom in which electrons move
the outer part of an atom in which neutrons move
the central part of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons
the central part of an atom, composed of protons and electrons

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the central part of an atom compsed of protons and neutrons.

conduction is the transfer of thermal energy (heat in transfer) due to collisions between the molecules in the object. collisions between adjacent atoms and molecules transfer kinetic energy from the warmer to the cooler object. the objects must be in physical contact.