conducties

Conducties is the plural form of conductie in Dutch and refers to the phenomena of conduction—the transmission of something through a medium. The term is used across physics, engineering, and physiology to describe how electricity, heat, or signals are transferred.

In electrical conduction, an electric potential difference across a material causes charges to move and produce current. Metals typically conduct well due to free electrons; insulators resist flow; and semiconductors show intermediate behavior, forming the basis of modern electronics. Ohm's law relates voltage, current, and resistance, and conductivity is the reciprocal of resistivity.

In thermal conduction, heat flows from regions of higher to lower temperature through a material. This process is described by Fourier's law, with the material's thermal conductivity determining how readily heat is transferred. Materials vary widely in k, and interfaces or anisotropy can influence conduction in composites or layered structures.

In biological conduction, nerve conduction is the transmission of electrical impulses along neurons. Myelinated fibers enable faster signal transmission through saltatory conduction. Conduction speed depends on axon diameter, degree of myelination, and temperature; impairments in myelin or nerve fibers can slow or block signaling.

Measurement and units vary by domain: electrical conductivity is measured in siemens per meter (S/m) and thermal conductivity in watts per meter-kelvin (W/m·K). In everyday use, conducties describe the ability of a substance or system to transmit electricity, heat, or signals, and are studied in physics, materials science, and physiology.