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Does insulation keep things cold?
yes and hot too. Insulation is a heat barrier -- it tries to prevent heat exchange between the two sides. Vacuum is the best. Then air. Metals are the worst. ====================
Does Styrofoam keep liquids warm?
Styrofoam is used to keep drinks cold or warm.
Is styrofoam a good insulator to keep hot water hot?
Yes, because it does not conduct heat.
Why is tin not a good insulator?
This is because tin is an excellent conductor of heat, meaning, heat passes right through it. So if you are trying to keep something hot from getting cold, the heat will escape and if you are trying to keep something cold from melting then heat will get in and melt it.
Does metal or foam keep water hotter longer?
In general, foam is a better insulator than metal, and so foam would be expected to keep water hotter longer under most normal circumstances.
Does insulation keep things cold?
yes and hot too. Insulation is a heat barrier -- it tries to prevent heat exchange between the two sides. Vacuum is the best. Then air. Metals are the worst. ====================
Why are yurts useful?
In the summer they keep it cool and when it is cold it acts like an insulator.
What word means substances that keep warm things warm and cold things cold?
Things which keep warm things warm and cold things cold are referred to as insulators.
What is an example of water as an insulator?
Wetsuits are a great example of how water is an insulator. when the wet suit gets wet, it puts a thin layer of water between the suit and your skin. This layer of water keeps your body heat in, and the cold water out.
What can a thermal insulator not do?
A thermal insulator is totally incapable of answering this question
Is fiberglass a good insulator?
yes it is. its keep the cold in and the hot air outside and vice versa.
Does foam keep things cold?
Yes it would as insulators keep in the heat and keep it out depending on whether the item is hot or cold.
Why are newspapers used to keep cold foods cold?
Newspaper is a good heat/cold insulator. In England they are traditional for keeping fish 'n chips warm
Why a bottle with many layers can keep water colder for a longer period?
Because there is lots of air pockets, and air is an excellent insulator so it keeps the cold inside the bottle.
What is the best water container for the fridge to keep water cold and easily accessible?
A water pitcher with a built-in filter is a good option for keeping water cold and easily accessible in the fridge.
How does fur help Arctic animals keep warm?
Fur is a good insulator and protects them against the cold.
Does wood keep an object warm or cold?
yes, wood is an insulator so it keeps things warm.
