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Why is wood an insulator?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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7y ago

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Yes because there's spaces between the cells.

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7y ago

Wood has no free electrons (or ions) that are necessary for the conduction of electricity. The dry cellulose of wood cannot conduct electricity. Wood insulates better than air because it prevents the ionization path that might otherwise form in ordinary air, especially air that contains water vapor.

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9y ago

Wood is a good insulator of heat because it has a high heat capacity. This means that it takes a high amount of heat to make the wood become hot and transmit the heat to its surrounding.

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12y ago

It is very good, thats the reason why we dont burn while touching pan handles =)

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yes

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7y ago

Yes.

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