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Is fur conductor or insulator?
It is an Insulator because it is not a metal
What is the best animal insulator?
their fur
Is fur a conductor?
no,it's not.No it's an insulator.
How does fur help Arctic animals keep warm?
Fur is a good insulator and protects them against the cold.
Why is the polar bear's fur not a good insulator in water?
I thought that the polar bears fur was a good insulator in water because how else would it be able to swim in the freezing temperatures of the Arctic Ocean?
How does a hare adapt to there environment?
They shead their fur in the summer, and in the winter the hare gets thicker and more pufted up, then with the air in-betwen the fur it becomes an insulator.
Is fur a conductor of heat?
No, it is not a poor conductor of heat, because if you think about it, the people over at Alaska use fur to generate heat for themselves.-----------------------------------------That is incorrect. Fur doesn't "generate" heat. It is merely an insulator, with an insulator being the opposite of a conductor, and a good insulator being equivalent to a poor conductor.In general fur is a good insulator due to the ability to trap air, and thus is a poor conductor of heat.When wet (sweaty, etc), it would conduct heat reasonably well.Most animals in places that experience harsh winters will grow a "winter coat" for additional insulation which they will shed in the spring.It traps the air inside it, for evolutionary purposes.
Why do mammals raise their fur on cold days?
Traps more air between the hairs, which acts as an insulator.
Koalas fur acts like what?
The koala's fur acts like an insulator and a raincoat, keeping them warm in winter, cooler in summer and stopping the rain from saturating the animal.
How does a polar bear fur acts as an insulator?
It is not the fur that insulates the polar bear. The polar bear's skin is black, so it absorbs heat and keeps heat inside the body. The white fur is merely for camouflage.
What are examples of air insulators?
an example of an air insulator could be the fur of an animal, it traps a layer of air to keep them warm
Does fur help keep animals cool?
It is an Insulator because it is not a metal
