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Does a good insulator prevent heat from getting through it or does it simply slow its passage?
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∙ 12y ago
yes insulators reduce the flow of heat because it doesnt allow for heat to go through very easily. alexis marroquin
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∙ 12y agoIt slows it's passage.
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Does good insulators prevent heat from getting through it or does it simply slow its passage?
No heat insulator can avoid heat from passing entirely. It only slows it down.
Does a good insulator prevent thermal energy from flowing through it?
The insulator slows the transport of energy, so effectively stops it
How might you determine is it a conductor or insulator?
A conductor is when heat can pass through it. An insulator is something that heat does not pass through.
Material that do not let electricity go through is called?
Insulator!It is called an Insulator.
Why current cannot pass through a insulator?
Insulators are made of non conductive materials and that is the point. Insulators are used to prevent electrical current from leaving the circuit being utilized.
Does good insulators prevent heat from getting through it or does it simply slow its passage?
No heat insulator can avoid heat from passing entirely. It only slows it down.
What are thermal insulators?
A thermal insulator slows or stops the passage of heat through it.
Does a good insulator prevent thermal energy from flowing through it?
The insulator slows the transport of energy, so effectively stops it
What do you call a material that does not let electricity pass through it?
A material that does not conduct (or allow the 'passage' of) electricity is called an "insulator".
How are conductor and insulator alike?
They are not alike at all. A conductor allows for the free passage of electrons throughout its body, while an insulator does not allow electrons to flow through its body.
What is the difference between conduct and insulate?
Insulation is keeping the heat inside, trapping it and not letting out. Conduction is letting a flow, such as electricity, pass through the material. for example, metal is a wonderful conductor of heat and electricity, but a bad insulator. However, wool is a good insulator and a bad conductor. :) hope that helps!
How might you determine is it a conductor or insulator?
A conductor is when heat can pass through it. An insulator is something that heat does not pass through.
Is a pen a insulator?
conductor
Is elastic a conductor or insulator?
Since elastic is rubber and rubber is an insulator, then yes, elastic is an insulator.
What do you call material that does not let heat through easily?
A insulator (a thermal insulator)
Material that do not let electricity go through is called?
Insulator!It is called an Insulator.
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