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In common life there are three things to insulate: warmth, electricity and sound.

* warmth and sound are insulated by low density space. The idea is that less molecules/square inch can pass trough less energy. That is why heavy stuff like rock makes a good conductor and light stuff like foamrubber makes a good insulator.

* Electricity is insulated by molecular substances. Salts and metals have an electron-roster to pass the electricity. Molecular sbstances (glass, wood, aquadest) don't

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What are the things that is insulators?

Insulators are materials that do not conduct electricity well due to their high resistance. Common insulators include rubber, glass, plastic, and wood. Insulators are often used to protect against electric shock and to maintain the flow of current in a circuit.


How do insulators work for heat and cold?

Insulators work by slowing down the transfer of heat or cold through their material. For heat, insulators have low thermal conductivity, meaning they do not allow heat to pass through easily. For cold, insulators trap warm air within their structure, preventing the outside cold from seeping in.


How do conductors and insulators work together?

Conductors and insulators work together in electrical circuits to control the flow of electricity. Conductors allow electricity to flow easily through them, while insulators prevent the flow of electricity. By strategically using both conductors and insulators in a circuit, you can guide the electrical current to where it needs to go and prevent it from causing damage or harm.


What are some insulators and conductors?

Insulators are like rubber and wood because insulators that stops the flow of electrical charge. Conducts are the opposite so the items would be metal .


How is sound insulator similar to and different from a heat insulator?

Sound insulators are similar to heat insulators in that they both aim to reduce the transfer of energy, but they work in different ways. Sound insulators absorb and dampen sound vibrations, while heat insulators reduce the transfer of heat through conduction, convection, or radiation. Materials that are good sound insulators may not necessarily be good heat insulators and vice versa.

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What are the things that is insulators?

Insulators are materials that do not conduct electricity well due to their high resistance. Common insulators include rubber, glass, plastic, and wood. Insulators are often used to protect against electric shock and to maintain the flow of current in a circuit.


How do insulators work for heat and cold?

Insulators work by slowing down the transfer of heat or cold through their material. For heat, insulators have low thermal conductivity, meaning they do not allow heat to pass through easily. For cold, insulators trap warm air within their structure, preventing the outside cold from seeping in.


Why conductors in circuit are covered with insulators and why insulators should be always kept dry?

So that it's nice!


Why conductors in circuit are covered with insulators and why insulators should always be kept dry?

So that it's nice!


How do conductors and insulators work together?

Conductors and insulators work together in electrical circuits to control the flow of electricity. Conductors allow electricity to flow easily through them, while insulators prevent the flow of electricity. By strategically using both conductors and insulators in a circuit, you can guide the electrical current to where it needs to go and prevent it from causing damage or harm.


Examples of insulators of electricity?

Here are some examples for you; I hope they work!plasticrubberglassleadwoodclaypolyethylenediamondsoxygensulfurphosphorusI hope this helps!


What are good heat insulators?

fiberglass or styrofoam works well. Also, you can use that spray on foam, it doesn't seem like it but it will work really well.


What are some insulators and conductors?

Insulators are like rubber and wood because insulators that stops the flow of electrical charge. Conducts are the opposite so the items would be metal .


True or false leather wood and water are examples of insulators?

Leather, wood, and water are examples of insulators, so this is true.


Why are glass insulators used on power lines?

The large glass insulators are easy to mould, and are strong, well able to insulate the pylons from the high voltage the cables are designed to carry.


How is sound insulator similar to and different from a heat insulator?

Sound insulators are similar to heat insulators in that they both aim to reduce the transfer of energy, but they work in different ways. Sound insulators absorb and dampen sound vibrations, while heat insulators reduce the transfer of heat through conduction, convection, or radiation. Materials that are good sound insulators may not necessarily be good heat insulators and vice versa.


What insulators have in common?

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