Question 86
Each of these sentences describes either a thermal conductor or insulator.
- It is often used to make handles of pots.
- It is used to make frying pans and radiators.
- Heat transfer is very efficient in this material.
- There are few free electrons in this material.
- The vibrations of the particles in this material do not spread easily.
- Electrons can move freely in this material.
- The particles in the material vibrate more when it is heated.
- Examples are aluminium and copper.
- Examples are wood and plastic.
- It is good at keeping heat in or out.
Classify the sentences in this table. One has been done for you.
| Description of a conductor | Description of an insulator |
|:-|:-|
| | It is often used to make handles of pots. |
- It is often used to make handles of pots.
- It is used to make frying pans and radiators.
- Heat transfer is very efficient in this material.
- There are few free electrons in this material.
- The vibrations of the particles in this material do not spread easily.
- Electrons can move freely in this material.
- The particles in the material vibrate more when it is heated.
- Examples are aluminium and copper.
- Examples are wood and plastic.
- It is good at keeping heat in or out.
Classify the sentences in this table. One has been done for you.
| Description of a conductor | Description of an insulator |
|:-|:-|
| | It is often used to make handles of pots. |
