ronaldms1 ronaldms1

30-04-2017
Physics

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Explain why materials such as plastic foam, feathers, and fur are poor conductors of heat.

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sonlionsonson sonlionsonson

10-06-2017

They are poor conductors because they keep the heat trapped in one spot, while other materials like metal let the heat go through itself.

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