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Q: Why are some materials good insulators while others are not?
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What kinds of materials make good insulators?

There are a number of materials that make good thermal insulators. Blankets and pockets of air make good thermal insulators for example.


Why such materials are good insulators?

Dielectric meterials are good insulator materials


How are conductor and insulators similar?

Conductors are materials that allow energy such as heat and electricity to pass through while insulators prevent the energy to flow. Most metals are considered good conductors while rubber is a good insulator.


Materials that are not good conductors or and not good insulators are called?

Semiconductor


What causes some materials to be good insulators of electrcity?

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What are two materials that act as good insulators?

-- air -- cloth


Are conductors good insulation materials?

No, insulators and non conductive.


Are materials containing air usually good insulators?

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Are liquids and gases good insulators?

Gases are good insulators because most insulating materials which have gas filled pockets which means gases are good insulaters. Hope this helps :)


What materials make good insulators?

Rubber, Styrofoam, air pockets, cloth, plastic


What materials make the best conductors and insulators?

Conductors- Most types of metal. Copper and Aluminium are used these days. Silver is a very good conductor but it is expensive. Insulators- rubber, plastic and wood are good insulators in the solid state.


What a good insulators?

Insulator is a material that resists the flow of electric current. materials such as glass, paper or Teflon are very good electrical insulators. These materials are used to support or separate electrical conductors without passing current through themselves.