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A plastic comb is generally an insulator, even when wet. However, when water is present, it can slightly increase the conductivity of the surface due to the impurities in the water, allowing for some charge transfer. Still, it does not become a good conductor like metals; it remains primarily an insulator with reduced effectiveness.
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Is wool as good a insulator when wet?
No because water is a good conductor of heat in comparison to wool.
Is grass and insulator?
Grass is not considered an electrical insulator; it can conduct electricity to some degree, especially when wet. While it has lower conductivity compared to metals, moisture can enhance its ability to conduct electricity. Therefore, while grass may not be a good conductor, it does not function as a true insulator.
What is a human hand a conductor or insulator?
A human hand is primarily a poor conductor of electricity but can act as a conductor under certain conditions due to its moisture content and the presence of electrolytes in sweat. Skin itself is an insulator, but when wet or under certain circumstances (like high voltage), it can allow electricity to pass through. Therefore, while it generally insulates, it can conduct electricity when conditions change.
Is rubber an insulator of electricity?
Rubber, unless soaking wet, is an insulator (will not conduct electricity).
Is a shoe a conductor?
Clearly you are asking about the insulation strength of a shoe. What kind - wet or dry? If the shoe is wet it will conduct enough electricity to shock your foota tiny little bit if you put your foot in it. But if it is not wet the only thing that could shock your foot while in it would be something like a lightning bolt.
Is your body when your skin is wet a conductor or insulator?
a conductor
Is rubber insulator or a conductor?
Rubber, unless soaking wet, is an insulator (will not conduct electricity).
Is a wood log a insulator or an conductor?
Wood in itself is an insulator. But when wet, the water particles can conduct electricity.. Hence wet wood will be a conductor, although not a very good conductor, since the current passes only through a very small area
What is a better insulator plastic or wood?
The better insulator is plastic because wood can get wet easily and stay wet longer than plastic.
Is the wooden handle a conductor or insulator?
Insulator. If it was a conductor you wouldn't be able to pick a pan up off the stove.
Is wool as good a insulator when wet?
No because water is a good conductor of heat in comparison to wool.
Is cardboard a insulator or conductor?
Cardboard is an insulator in dry state.But when it is wet it can conduct electricity
Wet plastic is not good conductor but wet wood is good conductor why?
Wet wood has traces of all sorts of materials in it that can ionize. The ions make the water conductive. The same sort of thing does not usually happen with plastic, but it can if there are materials on it that can ionize in water. I have seen a person get a bad shock from a plastic mixing vessel because the vessel was covered with splashes of wet chemicals and an attached motor had an electrical fault and was not grounded properly.
Is straw a conductor or insulator?
Dry straw is an insulator.
Is wet paper a conductor or insolater?
Wet paper is a conductor because water can make the paper conductive by allowing the flow of electric current. Dry paper, on the other hand, is a good insulator.
Is your skin a conductor or insulator if wet?
Skin is typically a poor conductor when wet due to its high resistance, which inhibits the flow of electricity through the body. However, if the skin has any cuts or breaks, it can become a better conductor, potentially leading to electric shock.
Is wood an efficient conductor of heat energy?
No
