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They can’t prevent
transfer of heat
completely
P.O.C Thermal conductors Thermal insulators
Bad conductors of heat
Good conductors of heat Materials don’t let “resist”
Definition Materials let heat flow heat flow through
They slow down the heat
through.
transfer
They allow heat to travel Wood, glass, plastic, paper,
freely. wool, rubber and air.
Ex: Metals: Iron, aluminum, Plastic in the electric iron let
you hold it safely without
copper, mercury and feeling hotness.
Handles of cooking pots.
stainless steel.
Usage Iron transfers the heat
from the electric iron to
cloth. “Ironing” Cooking
pots are made of
aluminum.
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