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when heat gets transferred along objects it is called conduction, different substances are better at conducting heat than others.
for example, metals are good heat 'conductors' because the vibrating particles transfer energy along the metal object fast.
but certain objects don't conduct heat very well and are called 'insulators'. an example of an insulator is wool, mainly because wool traps quite alot of air, and air is a terrible conductor due to how much the particles are spaced out.
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Is wool conductor of heat?
Wool holds lot of air. As air is a bad conductor of heat, this makes the wool a bad conductor of heat, but a good insulator.
Is wool a source of heat?
no, but it traps heat b/w its layers
What is the most common material for clothing?
Wool and cotton.
Which fabric is the best heat insulator?
Cotton And Wool
Which fabrics retain heat best nylon silk wool cotton?
Silk is well known for being warmer than wool. Nylon and cotton are poorer insulators. (As well, there are other types of "wool" which are known for being much warmer than sheep's wool...)
Which material is having better sound absorption coefficient glass wool or pu foam And how it is?
pu foam
What is the raw material of woolen?
The raw material of woolen is wool, which is derived from the hair of sheep or other animals such as goats, alpacas, or llamas.
Which material will the Sun heat up fastest?
The darkest materialThe material with the largest area (100g of steel wool will heat up quicker than a 100g cube of solid steel)The material with the lowest specific heatThe coldest material (it is easier to heat from 0 to 10 degrees than from 20 to 30 degrees)The material that is isolated the best from it's surroundings
Is wool conductor of heat?
Wool holds lot of air. As air is a bad conductor of heat, this makes the wool a bad conductor of heat, but a good insulator.
What is the best material for socks to be made of to keep feet warm in cold weather?
The best material to make socks out of to keep feet warm in cold weather is wool. Wool is very thick and that makes it possible for it to hold in the body heat and keep the cold out.
What happens to wool on a high heat?
If one was to boil a wool jacket it would more than likely shrink to quite a small size. It can be pulled back in to shape by stretching the material whilst wet.
Is wool a material?
Yes.
What material can you make out of sheep fur?
Wool and cotton but mostly wool.
Why are socks made out of wool?
They are made out of wool for the strectchyness and the comfort of the material!
Which fabric retain heat best nylon or wool?
wool!
Is glass wool a sound absorbing material or not?
yes.glass wool is one of the sound absorbing material while ground glass is not.
Is wool a raw material?
Wool is considered to be a raw material. It is derived from sheep and is used for the manufacture of various clothing items.
