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What is a good example of an insulator you can find at home?
mugs,foam cups and plastic cups
Does cold water stay colder in a plastic cup or a foam cup?
You're talking about holding the temperature of the water, right? As far as containing the liquid, they're about equal...but a styrofoam or double-wall plastic cup would hold temp better than a glass cup which would work better than a single-wall plastic cup.
Glass or plastic what keeps water colder?
Glass is a better insulator than plastic, meaning it is better at keeping the temperature of its contents stable. Glass has a lower thermal conductivity compared to plastic, which helps to prevent heat transfer between the water inside and the surrounding environment. This makes glass more effective at keeping water colder for longer periods of time compared to plastic.
Why are styrofoam boxes used to keep food hot for a long time?
Styrofoam is a brand trade mark for extruded polystyrene foam. This foam is a very good insulator, and will trap heat, so keeping food hot for a long times.
Does ice melt faster in a styrofoam cup or in a glass cup?
Ah, I actually asked the same exact question about 3 years ago! I did a scientific experiment in my science class and to cut it short, glass. But your gonna have to do the rest of the work on your own. ;)
For water in glass plastic or styrofoam cups - which will freeze fastest?
Assuming they are the same or similar shape and volume, water in glass would freeze first, then plastic then foam. Foam allows transfer of heat out of water more slowly than plastic and the glass probably has the highest rate of heat radiation of the three.
What is the difference between a Styrofoam cup and a plastic cup?
A Styrofoam cup is made of expanded polystyrene and is known for its insulating properties, while a plastic cup is typically made of various types of plastics. Styrofoam cups are not recyclable in many areas and can take a long time to break down in the environment, whereas plastic cups can be recycled depending on the type of plastic they are made from.
What are styofroam cups made out of?
Styrofoam, -which is closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam .
Which type of cups keep hot water hottest polystyrene plastic glass?
Polystyrene is a plastic. I think you meant "polystyrene foam", which would be correct.
Which is a better conductor a plastic foam cup or a window glass And why?
Window glass is a better conductor compared to a plastic foam cup because glass is a solid material with higher thermal conductivity, allowing heat to pass through it more easily. Plastic foam cups have air pockets in their structure which act as insulators and reduce heat transfer, making them poor conductors.
Why do foam cups insulate better than glass cups?
Foam lets extra cold air reach the water
Why do Styrofoam cups keep liquid warmer then plastic cups?
This experiment works by assuming a heat balance. You assume that all of the heat in the iron goes into the water and that none of it leaves the system, so you want your experimental apparatus to be as insulating as possible.If you use a cup with poorer insulative properties, you will estimate a lower value for the specific heat of iron. The styrofoam cup is not a perfect insulator, but it is better than plastic or ceramic.You can get a feel for this by pouring three cups of kettle water into plastic, ceramic and styrofoam cups. Leave them sit for a set time. Which one feels the hottest? That one is the best insulator. Which one feels the coolest? That one is the poorest insulator.
How do you spell stirophom?
Originally a brand name for polystyrene foam, "styrofoam" is used as a generic term for beaded or extruded plastic foam material.
Is plastic or Styrofoam the poorest conductor of heat?
The answer to this question depends on the magic word NIC. NIC is short for non-intercellular. This means that the tiny cells within the foam do not connect with each other. The foam does not soak up lots of water. You can't blow air through it. A plastic foam which is NIC is a very poor conductor of heat - a good insulator. A plastic foam which is intercellular is not a good conductor, but it is nowhere near as poor as NIC foam. Its best use is as a sponge for soaking up water.
Are plastic cups better than polystyrene cups?
The majority of plastic cups can be reused or recycled. Polystyrene, or foam, cups are not widely recyclable. Cost wise, plastic cups tend to more inexpensive than polystyrene cups.
Are foam or plastic cups better for kool-aid?
plastic because foam can get a hole in it easier and can cause your kool-aid to spill out on your pants
Why do venders often serve hot choc-late in foam cups?
Because styrofoam cups act as an insulator, keeping the hot chocolate hot longer.
