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Which material makes a better heat insulator newspaper or aluminum foil?
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∙ 16y ago
A newspaper makes a much better insulator than aluminum foil. Our poor brothers and sisters who sleep outside in cold weather will sometimes cover themselves with newspaper because it helps them stay warm. Even if they had foil, they would not use it for the purpose of helping them keep warm.
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What is a better insulator plastic or aluminum?
plastic
Is a material with a lower R-value a better insulator than a material with a high R-value?
No. A higher R-value is a better insulator.
Is a material with a lower R-value is a better insulator?
Higher
Which material is the best insulator of heat plastic polyestyrene or metal?
It is difficult to say without knowing which metal (aluminum, gold, iron, lead, etc) but if we were to compare polyesterene and iron, iron conducts heat about 1000 times better than polyestyrene.In general, the plastic would be a better insulator.
A material with a higher or lower R-value is a better insulator?
Higher
Is cotton a better insulator than aluminium foil and tissue paper?
No, cotton is not a better insulator than aluminum foil and tissue paper. Aluminum foil is a good insulator as it reflects heat, while tissue paper acts as a thermal barrier. Cotton, on the other hand, is not as effective of an insulator because it does not have the same reflective or thermal barrier properties.
Which is the best insulator stira foam card board aluminum foil or a plastic container?
stira foam is a better insulator because it will keep it warm
What keeps things colder aluminum plastic or toilet tissue?
Aluminum is worst, plastic better, and toilet tissue best at insulating things if the dimensions are "nominal" from one material to the other. Aluminum conducts heat very well, and it is a poor insulator. Plastic can conduct heat, but not as well as aluminum. Tissue, on the other hand, has a lot of "dead air spaces" within its structure. These trapped air places reduce heat movement by convection. And this makes tissue a better insulator than the other materials.
What material conductors electric current better than an insulator but not as well a conductor?
semiconductor
Why is aluminum used for garden trowel?
Aluminum is not the best material for a garden trowel, while very light, it is too soft. A better material would be steel or even better stainless steel.
Is newspaper is a good insulator?
Newspaper can act as a decent insulator due to its ability to trap air between its fibers. However, it is not as effective as materials like fiberglass or foam insulation. It can still provide some insulation for small projects or temporary needs.
Is aluminium foil a good electrical insulator?
No, like many metals, aluminum conducts electricity. Better use rubber or plastic.
