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Metals transfers heat faster because its a conduit. which means it allows electricity and heat to travel through it. plastic does not.

This is also the reason why electrical wire is not made from plastic; it is a poor conductor.

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What happens to the heat stored in the metal when the metal is poured into the Styrofoam cup of water?

When the metal is poured into the Styrofoam cup of water, the heat stored in the metal is transferred to the water and the cup. This transfer of heat causes the temperature of the water and the cup to increase, as the metal cools down.


Why would water in a metal mug cool down so quickly?

Metal is a good conductor of heat, so when a metal mug with warm water is exposed to a cooler environment, the metal quickly transfers heat away from the water. This rapid heat transfer causes the water to cool down quickly.


Think of a metal spoon in a pot of hot water. How do the particles of the water affect the particles of the spoon?

Conduction is what transfers the heat in this process. The fast moving particles in the hot electric coil collide with the slow-moving particles in the cool pot. The transfer of the heat causes the pot's particles to move faster. Then the pot's particles collide with the water's particles, which in turn collide with the particles of the spoon. As the particles move faster, the metal spoon becomes hotter.


When you boil water in a pot on the stove which heats faster the metal or the water?

Some metals do heat up faster than water, depending on the metal But usually, the metal would heat up faster because it is a solid, and water takes a bit longer to absorb the heat, hence why the water in a pool is cold until around 12 am before getting to a regular tempature.


Does an ice cube melt faster in hot or cold water or by itself?

An ice cube will melt faster in hot water compared to cold water or by itself. The higher temperature of the hot water transfers more heat energy to the ice cube, causing it to melt at a quicker rate.

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Does metal or plastic transfer heat faster?

When you put metal in water it cools down quick. When you put plastic in the microwave, you're in for a big problem....Plastic is the answer.


Does water freeze faster in plastic or metal?

Water freezes faster in metal compared to plastic due to the higher thermal conductivity of metal. This means that heat is transferred more efficiently from the water to the metal, allowing it to cool down more rapidly. In contrast, plastic has lower thermal conductivity, leading to slower heat transfer and a longer freezing time for the water.


What happens to the heat stored in the metal when the metal is poured into the Styrofoam cup of water?

When the metal is poured into the Styrofoam cup of water, the heat stored in the metal is transferred to the water and the cup. This transfer of heat causes the temperature of the water and the cup to increase, as the metal cools down.


Why would water in a metal mug cool down so quickly?

Metal is a good conductor of heat, so when a metal mug with warm water is exposed to a cooler environment, the metal quickly transfers heat away from the water. This rapid heat transfer causes the water to cool down quickly.


Think of a metal spoon in a pot of hot water. How do the particles of the water affect the particles of the spoon?

Conduction is what transfers the heat in this process. The fast moving particles in the hot electric coil collide with the slow-moving particles in the cool pot. The transfer of the heat causes the pot's particles to move faster. Then the pot's particles collide with the water's particles, which in turn collide with the particles of the spoon. As the particles move faster, the metal spoon becomes hotter.


Why would hot water in a metal mug cool down more quickly than hot water in a plastic mug?

Metal is a better conductor of heat than plastic, so it transfers heat more efficiently from the hot water to the surroundings, resulting in faster cooling. Plastic, on the other hand, is a poorer conductor of heat, so it retains heat better and slows down the cooling process.


A newspaper and metal lunchbox are sitting in the sun why does the metal lunchbox feel hotter to touch than the newspaper?

The metal lunchbox has a higher conductivity.


Does a tin pan heat water faster than a plastic pan?

Tin is a type of metal. Metal absorbs heat faster than plastic. Thos can be proven if u take a metal spoon and a plastic spoon into the sun. The metal one heats up faster. This is the same for everything else including pans..... hope this helped... XD


When you boil water in a pot on the stove which heats faster the metal or the water?

Some metals do heat up faster than water, depending on the metal But usually, the metal would heat up faster because it is a solid, and water takes a bit longer to absorb the heat, hence why the water in a pool is cold until around 12 am before getting to a regular tempature.


If you put a hot metal block in oil and in water which liquid heats faster?

The metal block will heat faster in oil because oil has a lower specific heat capacity than water. This means it requires less energy to raise the temperature of the oil compared to water.


What energy transfers are there when water freeze?

Heat


What is the advantage of using a metal pan instead of a clay pat for cooking?

Metal transfers the heat to the food well and the heat doesn't harm the metal.