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It insulates well for the same reason as double-pane glass: The air in the middle is a poor conductor of heat.
Will Schultz
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∙ 14y agoYes. Hair is a major insulator of heat, consider Polar bears in Antartica, their coat keeps them warm. Also notice when you are cold, you get piloerection (your hair stands up out of your goosebumps). This is to increase the surface area of heat around you and keep you warmer.
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∙ 16y agoBy holding small pockets of air close to the skin.
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Is sand a good insulator?
Yes it is a good insulator
An object that is a good insulator?
Rubber is an object that is a good insulator.
What is a good insulator for a igloo project?
What is a good insulator for a igloo project
What is the difference between a good insulator and a bad one?
A good insulator is good at stopping heat escaping, whereas a bad insulator is not very good at trapping heat and lets it out.
Is air a good insulator?
Yes, air is a good insulator.Yes, air is a good insulator of both heat and electricity
Is hair an insulator?
hair is not an insulator
Is a hair clip a conductor or insulator?
insulator
Is sponge a good heat insulator?
it is good heat insulator, as it has air in it. as air is a good insulator of heat, the sponge, which has lots of pockets of air also becomes a good insulator
Which is an example of a good insulator?
it depends what type of insulator youre talking about. wood is a good thermal insulator and rubber is a good electrical insulator A perfect vacuum is the best insulator.
Is foam a good insulator or conductor?
insulator
Which is an example of a very good insulator?
it depends what type of insulator youre talking about. wood is a good thermal insulator and rubber is a good electrical insulator A perfect vacuum is the best insulator.
Why does a bee have hair like fuzz all over its back?
the hair is branched and very good for picking up pollen, also it is a good insulator allowing the bumblebee to forage at low temperatures
Is sand a good insulator?
Yes it is a good insulator
An object that is a good insulator?
Rubber is an object that is a good insulator.
Is a newspaper a conductor or a insulator?
its a good insulator and a good insulato
Is carpet a good insulator?
yes carpet is a good insulator.
Is polysterine a good insulator?
Yes. Polystyrene is a good insulator.
