thermal conductivity Flashcards

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Thermal conductor Def

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A material through which energy can be transferred by heating

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Thermal insulator Def

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A material which does not allow energy to be transferred by heating

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why does metal feel cold at room temp

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It is because metal is at room temp and a good heat conductor and the fact that your hands are warmer than the room temp this results in your hands loosing thermal conductivity and transferring it to the peace of metal that is why it will feel warmer after a while of touching it

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