Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a material without any movement of the material itself. This occurs through direct contact between molecules in a solid, liquid, or gas.
Induction is the process of producing an electric current or magnetic force by creating a changing magnetic field in a conductor. This can occur through the use of magnets or by varying the current in a nearby conductor.
The main difference between conduction and induction is that conduction involves the transfer of heat or electricity through direct contact between molecules, while induction involves the creation of a changing magnetic field to produce an electric current or magnetic force.
Examples of conduction include touching a hot stove, warming your hands by a fire, and using a metal spoon to stir a hot beverage. In each of these cases, heat is transferred through direct contact between molecules.
Examples of induction include using a transformer to convert high voltage electricity to a lower voltage for household use, using an induction cooktop to heat up a pan without direct contact, and using an electric toothbrush that charges wirelessly through induction.