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I think that paper towels are good insulators because if you put a few layers in a cup, they will absorb the water from the ice in the cup, which will keep the temperature in the cup cold enough to keep the ice from melting. Put a wash cloth under the layers of paper towels, the ice will be even better off. Put a plastic wrap over the top of the cup, I am pretty sure that the ice will NOT melt for a few hours! But if this experiment doesn't work, and you have a better answer, then go ahead and change this. Bye!
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∙ 9y agoIt can be, as electricity is conducted by aqueous ions. However, salt water is a better conductor than fresh water. It would not be appropriate for higher voltages, since the current would rapidly heat, dry, and possibly burn up the paper.
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∙ 11y agoAbsofreakinglutely! Trust me, I know from firsthand experience. :)
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on many......
If the towel is wet then it would be conductor
If the towel is made of paper,cottonetc., it is insulator
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∙ 14y agoNo, paper is not a good conductor of heat. Layers of paper can serve as an insulator. It will catch of fire at a fairly low temperature.
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∙ 15y agoInsulator. It is made of wood.
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∙ 14y agoNo
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Why paper cannot conduct electricity?
Paper is mainly made of cellulose fiber and like most organic substances, cellulose fibers are bad conductor of electricity.
What are good insulators of electric current?
Good insultators include non-metals such as wood, plastics, rubber, styrofoam, cotton, wool and paper. Some of these materials may conduct electricity when wet.
How do you clean up spilled liquid laundry detergent?
just wipe it up with a paper towel, or maybe lots of paper towels. If you use a cloth the detergent could actually stain it. When you have wiped the floor pretty much dry then use wet paper towels to remove all the residue because it may be sticky.
Why do wet towels dry?
Because of the air and it evaporates.
Does sand conduct electricty?
No. Sand consists of tiny grains of rock. The bits of rock vary somewhat in composition, but generally do not contain molecular solids. Sand is mostly composed of covalent networks and ionic solids.
What does hot water do to paper towels?
It makes the towels hot and wet.
Why paper cannot conduct electricity?
Paper is mainly made of cellulose fiber and like most organic substances, cellulose fibers are bad conductor of electricity.
Are paper towels easier to rip when wet?
yes
Is a wet tree limb a conductor of electricity?
Yes it is. Any wet piece of wood can conduct electricity. Since living trees are always wet on the inside, a broken tree limb can conduct electricity, even if it does not seem to be wet on the outside.
How fruits conducts electricity?
Because Of Its Liquid, And Anything Wet Can Conduct Electricity!
Is wet metal a conductor?
Yes, metals when wet conduct electricity/electric current.
Are Viva Paper Towels good for use while wet?
Viva Paper Towels has many great and wonderful uses. You can definitely use them while they are wet and they do an excellent job. I use them all the time to clean.
Which paper towels is the strongest when wet?
Bounty. I did a lab test over it.
Why is the shock from a household outlet more dangerous to you if your skin is wet?
You conduct electricity better if you are wet.
Is paper envelope a conductor or insulator?
the paper may a certain amount of electricity to flow, depending on the mositure contained within the paper, or whether the paper is wet, or even depending how think the paper is; in which case the voltage charge may travel across the paper.
What does Bounty boast about their paper towels?
Bounty claims that their paper towels are more absorbent than those of the competing brands. Bounty also claims that their paper towels are stronger than other brands, holding up better while wet.
Is bakelite insulator or conductor?
It depends, if the Bakelite is dry, it won't conduct electricity, however if it is wet and a high enough voltage is applied to it, it might conduct electricity.
