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I think it's down to the process of trapping air: like the hairs on our bodies. The fine hairs on the feather trap warm air and insulate the bird. The downy feathers (closer to the bird's skin) are the real air trappers and are not waterproof. The alignment, or lie, of the feathers is important, too.
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What is the scientific name of a feather star?
the scientific name is Florometra serratissima
What would be the best insulator?
Insulation is keeping the hot material hot and vice versa. There is no one best insulator but many. Blanket is one example of a good insulator that keeps you warm.Metals like sodium (Na) are the best conductors.Silicon (Si) is a semiconductor---somewhere in between a metal and a non-metal.Carbon (C) is a non-metal, and in theory would be considered an insulator as most nonmetals are. However, graphite can conduct electricity and so can carbon nanotubes. These are exceptions to the general rule that nonmetals are insulators because of their special structures.So C should be your answer, but it is an iffy question to begin with. Easier if the non-metal was something like sulfur.this is he correct answerSi.
What is the scientific name for chicken feather?
The scientific name for a chicken feather is "plumage." Feathers are composed of beta-keratin, a protein that gives them strength and flexibility. Feathers serve various functions for chickens, such as insulation, waterproofing, and communication.
How does friction cause insulators to become charged?
Friction involves two substances rubbing against each other. As this happens, one substance may lose electrons, thus becoming positively charged. Consequently, the other substance gains these electrons, becoming negatively charged.
What is the scientific name for something that stops the flow of electricity?
switch...this break the flow of electricity, from a circuit
Is feather an insulator?
Yes
What is the worst insulator?
Concrete is one of the worst insulators
Is foam a good insulator or conductor?
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 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 glass insulator or condutor?
insulator. it is not a very good insulator though.
Is glass a condutor or insulator?
insulator. it is not a very good insulator though.
Is dirt a good insulator?
is foam dirt an metal a good insulator
What is a good insulator for a igloo project?
What is a good insulator for a igloo project
Is glass a thermal condutor or insulator?
insulator. it is not a very good insulator though.
