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metals are better conductors of heat because they have free electrons.
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What is a better heat conductor paper or plastic?
Plastic?
Is a plastic pipe an insulator?
Yes , plastic is a poor conductor of heat!!:) Metal is a good conductor though
Is aluminum foil a better heat conductor than metal?
no because aluminum foil is a metal
Which is a better conductor wood or polystyrene?
Polystyrene is a better insulator. It is often used as insulation on houses.
Is plastic a better insulator than metal?
No, it is not. Metals conduct heat much better than most plastics. However, if the metal is used as a reflector of radiated heat, it will insulate better than plastic would.
What conducts most heat plastic or metal?
Metal is a better conductor
Are plastic freezer drawers better than metal?
No. Plastic is a bad conductor of heat as it does not have free electrons and metal are good conductor of heat as they have one or two free electrons in outer orbit.
Are substances like wood and plastic better heats conductors like metal?
We find that metal is a better conductor of heat than plastic or wood.
Why is metal a better conductor of heat than plastic?
Because wood contains water and volatile oils which conduct heat along internal pathways used by the tree to draw water from roots to leaves.
What is a better heat conductor paper or plastic?
Plastic?
Do not conduct heat easily?
Wood is not a conductor of heat and so is plastic whereas metal is the perfect conductor for heat
Is a plastic pipe an insulator?
Yes , plastic is a poor conductor of heat!!:) Metal is a good conductor though
Why would it be better to use a plastic spoon instead of a metal spoon to eat on a hot day?
Metal is a good conductor of heat. Plastic is a poor conductor of heat. On a hot day the plastic spoon may stop you scalding your mouth if it is left out in the sun.
Is glass or metal a better conductor?
Glass has a higher conductivity than thin plastic but,it is still lower than metal so metal may be a better conductor
Would a plastic cup keep the water hot longer than a metal cup?
A plastic cup holds more heat because plastic can't take out heat. Glass conducts heat away.
Why is a heat sink in a computer made from metal not plastic?
Because - the purpose of a heatsink - is to expel heat from the computer... plastic is an insulator - not a conductor !
What material is the better conductor of heat cold stainless steel ceramic or plastic?
The better conductor is stainless steel.
