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Well, silver is more conductive when it comes to heat. As a matter of fact, it's the most conductive out of any of the base metals. As a side note, it also conducts electricity better than gold, although gold is used more often because it's very resistant to corrosion.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoSilver is slightly more conductive than copper.
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∙ 15y agoNo, wood is an insulator. A good thermal conductor is a material that allows heat to travel through it. Metals conduct heat well. Especially aluminum.
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∙ 9y agoSilver is both a better thermal and electrical conductor than wood, by many orders of magnitude.
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Why does a metal spoon feel cooler than a piece of wood at 20C?
Because metal has better thermal conductivity than wood. Thermal conductivity depends of the atomic and molecular structure of the stuff. The air is a poor thermal conductor, but water is better.
Which does ice melt slower plastic or wood?
Two identical pieces of ice, each placed on identically sized and shaped blocks of plastic and wood at the same temperature, will melt at a rate proportional to the thermal conductivity and the thermal mass of the object they are on. Generally, wood is a better thermal insulator than plastic. Short answer: wood.
What doesn't conduct energy very well?
wood is not a very good conducter of energy
Which is a better conductor wood or polystyrene?
Polystyrene is a better insulator. It is often used as insulation on houses.
Does glass have a higher thermal conductivity than wood?
Depending on the glass, it has a K value between 0.8 and 1.1 Wood has a K value of between 0.04 and 0.4 The higher the K value the better the thermal conductivity. Thus glass has a higher thermal conductivity than wood.
Is metal a better conducter than plastic?
Plastic, wood and paper are insulators and very poor conductors of electricity.
Why does the glass on a window pane feel cooler to the touch than the wood frame surrounding the glass?
Wood is a better thermal insulator than glass, which is easily cooled.
Why does a metal spoon feel cooler than a piece of wood at 20C?
Because metal has better thermal conductivity than wood. Thermal conductivity depends of the atomic and molecular structure of the stuff. The air is a poor thermal conductor, but water is better.
Is iron and wood is a better thermal conductor to identify independent and dependent?
iron is a better thermal conductor but i do not know what you mean by identify independent or dependent variables. in an experiment? i am not sure.
Which does ice melt slower plastic or wood?
Two identical pieces of ice, each placed on identically sized and shaped blocks of plastic and wood at the same temperature, will melt at a rate proportional to the thermal conductivity and the thermal mass of the object they are on. Generally, wood is a better thermal insulator than plastic. Short answer: wood.
Is iron and wood is a better thermal conductor to identify independent and dependent variables?
iron is a better thermal conductor but i do not know what you mean by identify independent or dependent variables. in an experiment? i am not sure.
Is wood thermal conductor?
Wood is a thermal insulator. It is a poor conductor of heat.
What doesn't conduct energy very well?
wood is not a very good conducter of energy
Which is a better conductor wood or polystyrene?
Polystyrene is a better insulator. It is often used as insulation on houses.
Is smooth wood a better conductor of heat than rough wood?
yes it is and it last longer but if you have a pet than no if you want it to last long . but it is a great thermal material.
Which has the least resistance wood iron rubber or silver?
silver.
Does glass have a higher thermal conductivity than wood?
Depending on the glass, it has a K value between 0.8 and 1.1 Wood has a K value of between 0.04 and 0.4 The higher the K value the better the thermal conductivity. Thus glass has a higher thermal conductivity than wood.
