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Dry cotton holds air still. Dead air space (not moving) is the best natural insulator.
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Four properties of cotton?
the four properties of cotton are good absorbency , color retention ,good strength and drapes well
What are bad properties of cotton?
yes
What does dielectric strength mean?
Of an insulating material, the maximum electric field strength that it can withstand intrinsically without breaking down, i.e., without experiencing failure of its insulating properties.
Is coton a good insulator?
Cotton is a moderate insulator, and cotton covered wire was often used in low voltage applications. (Probably completely replaced nowadays by insulating varnishes.)
What are 4 properties of cotton?
Good absorbancy, color retention, good strength, drapes well
When do you use a cotton blanket?
A cotton blanket is used on colder days due to its softness and insulating properties. The cotton traps a lot of heat due to its fluffiness, keeping the user warm.
What materials has both conducting and insulating properties?
Semiconductors.
What are the insulating properties of denim?
denim has great insulating propertires as proved by Irish rockers in winter outside central bank
Bad properties of cotton?
properties of cotton bad points. .it wrinkles easily
What is the best insulating fabrics?
ANSWER:There are many methods of insulating the body. Wool and cotton are the most common methods in use today. Wool is better at insulating the body because it retains its insulative properties even when wet. There is some evidence that wool actually generates heat when wet (not sure exactly how but sheep have had millions of years of evolution to develop an all-weather insulating pelt). Cotton is much less effective because it wicks moisture (sweat) away from the body, thus cooling you down. It is commonly observed by survival experts that if caught out in the cold and rain in cotton clothing, you are better to strip naked because wet cotton is such an effective conductor of heat you will actually become hypothermic (and dead) quicker in a cotton T-shirt and jeans than you would with no clothes at all. A new product on the market called thinsulate ultra manufactured by 3M is one of the best. See the related links for more information. (I corrected this article, the previous poster had stated that "Wool is better at insulating the body due to it allows the skin to evaporate moisture whereas cotton does not". In fact, while both wick moisture away from the skin, wool retains its insulative properties when wet and cotton does not.)
Is a bottle a good conductor?
Cork exhibits insulating properties. Not conducting.
What are the properties of poly cotton?
poly and cotton
Is a bottle cork a good conductor?
Cork exhibits insulating properties. Not conducting.
What are the properties of cotton?
it is strong
Four properties of cotton?
the four properties of cotton are good absorbency , color retention ,good strength and drapes well
What are the physical properties of a cotton ball?
Cotton balls are white and fluffy.
What are bad properties of cotton?
yes
