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The problem with using cardboard as an insulator is that it is too easily damaged in a variety of ways. It tears easily, it can be set on fire relatively easily, it absorbs water very easily and it will disintegrate or become moldy, if it does get wet. So although cardboard is an insulator, it is not durable enough for most purposes that require an insulator.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoyes cardboard is a good insulator, It is good becausethe cardboard restricts air flow and holds the air in and air is an insulator. The cardboard holds air between the layers.
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Is cardboard a insulator or conductor?
Cardboard is an insulator in dry state.But when it is wet it can conduct electricity
Is cardboard a thermal insulator?
yes
Why is corrugated cardboard a good insulator?
Yes! It is a good insulator. I have used it recently in a science project.
Is cardboard a better insulator than styrofoam?
No, it's not
Is cardboard a good conductor of electricity?
Cardboard is an insulator of electricity. It is not the best insulator to use for this as cardboard can be affected by moisture and any corrosion of nearby batteries. If it becomes wet with an electrolyte solution (such as salt water), it could become a conductor under certain conditions.To test this, put a battery and a light in series and leave the contacts open between the light and the battery. Then touch the wire to the cardboard and the cardboard to the battery. The light will not light up.
Is cardboard a bad insulator?
Card board does not have free electrons electrons to transmit charge
Is cardboard a insulator or conductor?
Cardboard is an insulator in dry state.But when it is wet it can conduct electricity
Is cardboard a thermal insulator?
yes
Is cardboard a better insulator than styrofoam?
No, it's not
Why is corrugated cardboard a good insulator?
Yes! It is a good insulator. I have used it recently in a science project.
Is cardboard a good conductor of electricity?
Cardboard is an insulator of electricity. It is not the best insulator to use for this as cardboard can be affected by moisture and any corrosion of nearby batteries. If it becomes wet with an electrolyte solution (such as salt water), it could become a conductor under certain conditions.To test this, put a battery and a light in series and leave the contacts open between the light and the battery. Then touch the wire to the cardboard and the cardboard to the battery. The light will not light up.
Is a oven an example of an insulator?
Uh...No. And neither is a toaster. An insulator is something like cardboard or reflective foil, it keeps the heat in and the cold out :)
Which fabric is a better insulator for water?
Yes fabric can be an insulator. Different types of fabric work better than others though. For example wool works really well as an insulator and is good to wear outdoors in the winter. Cotton is another fairly good fabric insulator.
Is paper a bad insulator?
Paper is a bad insulator because paper can burn very easily.
Is a wooden a conductor or insulator?
insulator bcz its a bad conductor.....
What is bad insulator?
In general, metal or anything else that conducts heat or electricity well is a bad insulator.
What type of paper is the best insulator of heat?
Don't know if it is the best but Newspaper is a very good insulator and generally easy and cheap or free to get. Cardboard is alo very good.
