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It doesn't insulate well.
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What do you do if you cant put an ice-cube in the freezer and can use styrofoam cups and plastic wrap and waxpaper and foil and with out putting ice on the bottom of the cup?
Well obviously you have to insulate it so try to wrap as much plastic rap and wax paper around the outside of the cup as possible and try to support the ice cube using the plastic wrap attached to the sides of the cup. Also, don't let much light through.
Does Kevlar conduct or insulate?
No, Kevlar is an insulator.
Does aluminum foil keep apples fresh?
yes, but not as well as plastic wrap
Is a toy car a conductor or insulator?
It depends on what it is made of. The ones that are metal or mostly metal will conduct, the plastic ones will not.
What is a sentence for the word insulate?
An insulator is a material that doesn't conduct heat or electricity. Here are some sentences.Cloth is a good insulator.You need to have an insulator to keep from getting electrocuted.We are studying an insulator in science class.
What will insulate better a foam or plastic cup?
Foam will insulate better than plastic.
Can plastic insulate a window against cold?
Not well. The best make-shift insulator is actually newspaper.
How many volts can plastic insulate?
Depends what type of plastic, and how thick.
What material is used to insulate wire?
Plastic cardboard, cloth and rubber are four substances that insulate wire.
How do you keep hot water hot in a plastic cup?
Close the system and insulate this very well. That or make the surroundings as hot as the cup.
Why does an oven glove insulate you from heat?
because it is not made of plastic or metal.
What can you make to insulate ice?
Wrap it in newspaper and put it in a plastic bag.
What container will least insulate a cold drink?
A normal plastic cup.
Why are the earbud wires for MP3 player coated with plastic?
To insulate the wires
How does polystyrene help insulate?
Used in forming thermo-insulators, plastic models, plastic containers.
Is plastic a good insulator?
generally clean plastic is a good insulator, but it depends on the type plastic, the thickness (spacing) and the voltage you are trying to insulate against. For example a 1/4" thick piece of plastic will insulate about 1000 volts, but would not stop a lightning bolt from going right through it
What is material that is often used to insulate wires that conduct electricity called?
plastic
