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Yes. Out of paper, plastic, glass, a thermos, a mug, and Styrofoam, the mug held the least heat in. The thermos is the best.

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Is a mug an insulator?

Yes, a mug is an insulator because it is made of materials that do not conduct electricity or heat well. This is why mugs are used to hold hot or cold beverages without transferring too much heat to your hands.


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


Why is aluminum a bad insulator?

Aluminum is a poor insulator because it is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Due to its high thermal conductivity, aluminum allows heat to easily flow through it, making it ineffective at preventing heat transfer. This property makes it unsuitable for applications where insulation is needed to retain heat or prevent heat loss.


Why does hot water in a metal mug cool down quickly?

Metal is a good conductor of heat, so when hot water is placed in a metal mug, the heat is quickly transferred from the water to the mug and then to the surrounding air. This rapid heat transfer accelerates the cooling process of the water.


What is a simple definition of thermal insulation?

An insulator is something that keeps heat in, for example, if you put a piece of fake fur around a mug of hot chocolate, it would act as an insulator, and would keep the heat in the mug. x if u eant insulator..then it means a poor heat conducto, or poor conductor of electricity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Materials that do not easily give up or take on electrons are called insulators.

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Is a mug an insulator?

Yes, a mug is an insulator because it is made of materials that do not conduct electricity or heat well. This is why mugs are used to hold hot or cold beverages without transferring too much heat to your hands.


What a insulator?

An insulator is something that keeps heat in, for example, if you put a piece of fake fur around a mug of Hot Chocolate, it would act as an insulator, and would keep the heat in the mug. x if u eant insulator..then it means a poor heat conducto, or poor conductor of electricity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Materials that do not easily give up or take on electrons are called insulators.


Is a ceramic mug an insulator or a conductor?

an insulator


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.


Do you say insulator of heat or bad conductor of heat Which is correct Or both are correct?

well, i think both would be correct, though a "bad conductor of heat" would be better. Or you could say "insulator for heat" or simply insulator....


What is bad insulator?

In general, metal or anything else that conducts heat or electricity well is a bad insulator.


Bad conductor of heat is know as?

An insulator


Bad conductor of heat and electricity is?

insulator


What are the properties of insulator?

Insulator are bad conductors of heat and electric current. They do not have the property of transferring heat and electricity from one point to another.


What will you do if you want to maintain the hotness of your coffee?

To maintain the hotness of your coffee, use a plastic mug which is a good insulator, hence minimizes heat loss.


Is glass a thermal or electrical insulator?

Definitely an electrical insulator. Glass does not conduct electricity. It can be a thermal insulator, but not a great one. You windows on a cold day are pretty cold. Hot coffee in a mug will get the mug warm.


Will hot drinks stay hotter in a white or black mug?

Black because it absorbs all the heat whereas white reflects the heat away so black is a better heat insulator. Help this helps :)