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Materials that are poor conductors of heat?
Materials that are poor conductors of heat are Plastic and Wood "example."
What are materials that are poor conductors of electricity called?
They are insulators.
What name is given to materials that are poor heat conductors?
convection
What group of elements are poor conductors of heat and electricity?
most non ferrous materials are poor conductors with exceptions
What does an electrical insulator have?
Electrical insulators are made from materials that are poor conductors of electricity. Metallic elements are good conductors, non metallic elements are poor conductors. Some materials used as insulators are, paper, glass, ceramics, rubber and plastics.
Poor conductors of heat and electicity?
gases and many plastic materials
What materials are suitable for making spoons that are poor conductors of heat?
Ceramic!!!!!!!!!!!
Insulation materials reduce heat loss because they?
They are poor conductors
What is a material called that passes current along easily?
Conductors are materials that passes a current along easily. Conductors are materials that include copper, silver, aluminum, and steel. Insulators are materials that are poor conductors and include glass, rubber, and ceramic.
What types of materials are poor conductors of heat?
that is why hot pads are so popular and other pots and pans have handles made out of conductors like wood or plastic keep the heat from traveling through the handle and to your hand.
What the materials used to make potholders to be poor conductors of heat?
Yes, that's correct.
Are poor conductors of heat poor conductors of electricity?
Yes.
