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Why is cotton sock better at slowing heat loss compared to no sock at all?
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∙ 14y ago
A trapped layer of air.
Air is a poor conductor of heat. If you can keep a static (non moving) laver of air next to your skin then that layer of air will keep you at a more comfortable temperature. To keep warm natural fibers/fibres like wool trap air next to the body. Now many synthetic fibers do the same. That means the body warms that layer of air that is trapped and the body stays at a comfortable temperature even if it is cold outside. We are always colder in wind that stops us from holding that trapped layer of air close to our skin. We button up or zip up our jacket trying to keep our air layer intact.
The reverse is also true. Wearing loose cotton clothing in extremely hot weather means that the trapped layer of air stops you from feeling the full strength of the outside heat. Usually in hot weather we like a breeze to blow away the air near our body and evaporate the perspiration on our skin. The evaporated water carries away heat from our skin.
Cotton is a natural fiber that will trap air next to your skin and keep your feet warm.
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Is a iron nail a good heat conductor?
Yes. But, compared to what? Better than lead but not as good as silver.
Why put argon gas in windows?
Argon is a poor conductor of heat compared to air, it makes the window a better insulator.
Does cotton keep heat?
yes it does
Why is cotton a poor conductor of heat?
because it does not allow the heat 2 pass through
Which fabric is the best heat insulator?
Cotton And Wool
Which substance is a better heat insulators steel and cotton?
cotton
What conserves heat better paper cotton or aluminum foil?
aluimum foil
How does cotton trap heat?
Cotton traps heat by creating pockets of air between its fibers, which serves as insulation that retains body heat. When these air pockets are warmed by body heat, the cotton material then traps and holds that warmth close to the body. This is why cotton clothing can help keep you warm in cold temperatures.
Is a iron nail a good heat conductor?
Yes. But, compared to what? Better than lead but not as good as silver.
Why you feel lazy in summers?
Heat has a way of slowing people down.
Why put argon gas in windows?
Argon is a poor conductor of heat compared to air, it makes the window a better insulator.
Which material would be a better insulator when wet-denim cotton polyester or wool?
Heat insulation would be wool. Note that denim is normally made of cotton, or a cotton/polyester blend. None of them would be very good electrical insulation when wet.
Which material would be a better insulator when wet denim cotton polyester or wool?
Heat insulation would be wool. Note that denim is normally made of cotton, or a cotton/polyester blend. None of them would be very good electrical insulation when wet.
Does cotton conserve heat?
yes.
Does cotton keep heat?
yes it does
Cotton or denim heat insulation?
Cotton fibers from denim are used in insulation
Why is a cotton clothing a good insulator?
Cotton keeps its heat very well.
